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Intensity vs Photocurrent

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Number of electron emitted by a surface exposed to light is directly propotional to the :

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Wavelength of light.

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Frequency of light.

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Intensity of light.

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Velocity of light.

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The correct option is D Intensity of light.
The number of electron emitted by a surface exposed to light is directly propotional to the intensity of light.

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