MCQ
Which of the following statements is correct
  • A
    The current in a photocell increases with increasing frequency of light
  • B
    The photocurrent is proportional to applied voltage
  • The photocurrent increases with increasing intensity of light
  • D
    The stopping potential increases with increasing intensity of incident light

Answer

Correct option: C.
The photocurrent increases with increasing intensity of light
Photoelectric current $\propto$ Intensity of light

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