When a point source of light is at a distance of one meter from a photo cell, the cut off voltage is found to be V. If the same source is placed at 2m distance from photo cell, the cut off voltage will be -
A
V
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B
V2
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C
V4
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D
V√2
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Solution
The correct option is AV When the distance of the source from the photocell is increased, it will not effect cutoff voltage. It will remain V. By increasing distance intensity decreases, cut off voltage does not depend on intensity.