When the intensity of light falls on a metal surface, it results in the decrease of the
Correct answer: D. number of electrons emitted per second
- A. value of potential difference
- B. velocity of the emitted electrons
- C. kinetic energy of the emitted electrons
- D. number of electrons emitted per second
Explanation
When light with higher intensity falls on a metal surface, more electrons are ejected from the surface, leading to an increase in the number of electrons emitted per second. This is a key principle of the photoelectric effect. The other options are incorrect because they do not directly correlate with the effect of light intensity on the emission of electrons from a metal surface.
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