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Define the term 'Stopping potential' in relation to photoelectronic effect.

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In an experimental set up for photoelectric effect, the value of negative potential of collector plate or anode at which the photoelectric current will reduce to zero is called stopping potential $(V_{0})$ for the given frequency of incident radiation.

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