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When photoelectric emission is taking place increasing the intensity of light will

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have no effect

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increase the number of electrons released

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increases the maximum energy of electrons released

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causes the delay in emission of electrons

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Solution

The correct option is B increase the number of electrons released
More is the intensity of light, more is the number of photons incident on the metal surface and thus more is the number of photo electrons emitted.

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