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In a photoelectric experiment, if both the intensity and frequency of the incident light are doubled, then the saturation photoelectric current.

A

Remains constant

B

Is halved

C

Is doubled

D

Becomes four times

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C
Saturation current `prop` intensity and independent from frequency.
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