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The kinetic energy of the photo electrons does not depend upon :

A

intensity of incident radiation

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frequency of incident radiation

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wavelength of incident radiation

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wave number of incident radiation

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Solution

The correct option is A intensity of incident radiation
As we know,
$K E = h v - h v_{0}$
So, KE will not depend on intensity of incident radiation.

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