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Physics Ray Optics Photometry MCQ (Single Correct)

When a monochromatic point source of light is at a distance of 1 m from a photoelectric cell, the cut-off voltage and the saturation current are respectively 0.4 V and 36 mA. If the same source is placed 2 m away from the photoelectric cell, then –

A
The stopping potential will be 0.4 V
B
The stopping potential will be 0.2 V
C
The saturation current will be 18 mA
D
The saturation current will be 9 mA

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(a, d)

Number of photons received/area ∝

∴ Saturation current becomes th

Stopping potential depends on frequency which is unchanged.

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