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The intensity of light falling on a phototube is increased while keeping the no of photons falling per second constant. Assuming that photoelectric field does not change then :

A

stopping potential will increase.

B

saturation current will increase.

C

saturation current will decrease.

D

saturation current will remain unaffected.

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