Question 292: Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

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A point source of light is used in a photoelectric effect. If the source is removed farther from the emitting metal, then the stopping potential will

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As the source is removed farther from the emitting metal, the intensity of light will decrease. As stopping potential does not depend on the intensity of light, it will remain constant.

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increase.

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decrease.

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remain constant.

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either increase or decrease.

Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

A point source of light is used in a photoelectric effect. If the source is removed farther from the emitting metal, then the stopping potential will

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