Which of the following statement is incorrect:
Correct answer: B. The photoelectric current increases with the frequency of incident light
- A. Photoelectric emission does not occur below the threshold frequency
- B. The photoelectric current increases with the frequency of incident light
- C. Threshold frequency depends on the metal used
- D. The emission of photoelectrons is an instantaneous process
Explanation
In photoelectric effect Electrons are emitted instantaneously; the intensity of light determines only their numbers. So, photoelectric current is independent on the frequency of light.
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