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In a photoelectric experiment set up, photons of energy `5 eV` falls on the cathode having work function `3 eV` (a) if the saturation current is ` i= 4 mu A` for intensity `10^(-5) W//m^(2)`, then plot a graph between anode potential and current (b) Also draw a graph for intensity of incident radiation `2 xx 10^(-5) W//m^(2)`

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To solve the given problem step by step, we will analyze the photoelectric experiment setup and plot the required graphs. ### Step 1: Understand the Given Information - Photon energy (E_photon) = 5 eV - Work function (Φ) = 3 eV - Saturation current (I_saturation) = 4 µA for intensity (I_1) = \(10^{-5} \, \text{W/m}^2\) - We need to plot the graph between anode potential and current for two different intensities. ...
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