For light of certain frequency (i) _____ the threshold frequency, the photoelectric current is (ii) _____ proportional to the intensity of light. The blank spaces (i) and (ii) in above statement must be filled with
A
(i) below (ii) directly
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B
(ii) above (ii) inversely
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C
(i) above (ii) directly
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D
(i) below (ii) inversely
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Solution
The correct option is B (i) above (ii) directly For a light of frequency greater than the threshold frequency only ejection of electrons can take place, and current in it is directly proportional to the intensity of the incident light.