On reducing the wavelength of light incident on a metal, the velocity of emitted photo electrons will become
A
Zero
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B
Less
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C
More
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D
Infinity
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Solution
The correct option is B More As λ is decreased, frequency increases thereby increasing the K.E of emitted electrons and therefore the velocity also increases.