Which of the following statements is false for photoelectric effect?

The stopping potential depends on the incident photon frequency

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The stopping potential depends on the incident photon energy

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The stopping potential depends on the incident photon intensity

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The stopping potential depends on the incident photon wavelength

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Solution

The correct option is D The stopping potential depends on the incident photon wavelength
A The stopping potential depends on the incident photon frequency.
Stopping potential depends upon frequency Of light. Greater the frequency of light greater is the stopping potential.

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