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The maximum kinetic energy of emitted electrons in a photoelectric effect does not depend upon

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Frequency
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Wavelength
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Work function
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Intensity
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Solution

The correct option is D Intensity
By Einstein's equation of photoelectric effect
hν=ϕ0+KEmax
The maximum kinetic energy of emitted electrons in a photoelectric effect is independent of intensity of light.

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