MCQ
The stopping potential is directly related to:
  • A
    The work function of the metal.
  • B
    Intensity of incident radiation.
  • C
    The saturation current for the given frequency.
  • D
    The kinetic energy gained by the photoelectrons.

Answer

  1. The kinetic energy gained by the photoelectrons.

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