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The frequency and intensity of a light source are both doubled. Consider the following statements
A. The saturation photocurrent remains almost the same
B. The maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons is double

A

Both A and B are true.

B

A is true but B is false.

C

A is false but B is true

D

Both A and B are false.

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B
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