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When stopping potential is applied in an experiment on photoelectric effect, no photo current is observed. This means that

A

the emission of photoelectrons is stopped

B

the photoelectrons are emitted but are re-absorbed by the emitter metal

C

the photoelectrons are accumulated near the collector plate

D

the photoelectrons are dispersed from the sides of the apparatus.

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B
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