Physics Electron, Photon, Photoelectric Effect and X-rays NEET Previous Year Question - Dule Nature of Radiation MCQ (Single Correct)

A photocell employs photoelectric effect to convert

A
change in the frequency of light into a change in the electric current
B
change in the frequency of light into a change in electric voltage
C
change in the intensity of illumination into a change in photoelectric current
D
change in the intensity of illumination into a change in the work function of the photocathode.

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C

The photoelectric current is directly proportional to the intensity of illumination. Therefore a change in the intensity of the incident radiation will change the photocurrent also.

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