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Physics Atomic and Nuclear Physics Atomic Structure MCQ (Single Correct)

A photocell is illuminated by a small bright source placed 1 m away. When the same source of light is placed m away, the number of electrons emitted by photocathode would :

A
decrease by a factor of 4
B
increase by a factor of 4
C
decrease by a factor of 2
D
increase by a factor of 2

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The correct answer is:
B

Here, we assume light to spread uniformly in all directions.
The number of photo-electrons emitted from a surface depend on the intensity of light I falling on it. Thus the number of electrons emitted n depends directly on I. P remains constant as the source is the same.

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