Physics Electron, Photon, Photoelectric Effect and X-rays Photon and Photoelectric Effect MCQ (Single Correct)

A cesium photocell, with a steady potential difference of 60V across, is illuminated by a bright point source of light 50 cm away. When the same light is placed 1m away the photoelectrons emitted from the cell

A
Are one quarter as numerous
B
Are half as numerous
C
Each carry one quarter of their previous momentum
D
Each carry one quarter of their previous energy

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Number of photo electrons

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