The maximum kinetic energy of electrons emitted in the photoelectric effect is linearly dependent on the

Frequency of the incident light

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Wavelength of the incident light

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Solution

The correct option is D Frequency of the incident light
According to the law of photoelectric effect,
${(K E)}_{m a x} = h r - h r_{o}$
i.e maximum kinetic energy of electrons emitted in the photoelectric effect is linearly dependent on frequency of incident radiation.

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