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A photo cell is illuminated by a small bright source placed 1m away When the same source of light is placed 2m away, the electrons emitted by photo cathode

A

Each carry one quarter of their previous energy

B

Each carry one quarter of their previous momenta

C

Are half as numerous

D

Four time as numerous

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