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The anode plate in an experiment on photoelectric effect is kept vertically above the cathode plate. Light source is put on and a saturation photocurrent is recorded. An electric field is switched on which has vertically downward direction

A

The photocurrent will increase

B

The kinetic energy of the electrons will increase

C

The stopping potential will decrease

D

The threshold wavelength will increase

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The correct Answer is:
B
The electrons will get accelerated in the field. Hence, kinetic energy will increase.
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