A photocell with a constant potential difference of V volt across it illuminated by a point source from a distance of 25 cm. when the source is moved to a distance of 1m. The electrons emitted by the photocell.
Correct answer: B. Are 1/16th as numerous as before.
- A. Carry 1⁄4th their previous energy.
- B. Are 1/16th as numerous as before.
- C. Are 1/4th as numerous as before.
- D. Carry 1/4th their pervious momentum
Explanation
I2/I1= (r1/r2)2As r1= 0.25mAnd r2= 1m we have I2/I1=1/16This is correct based on the change in intensity. If the intensity decreases by a factor of 1/16, the number of electrons emitted will decrease by the same factor.
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