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MHT CET · Physics · Dual Nature of Matter

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

  1. A increase.
  2. B decrease.
  3. C remain constant.
  4. D either increase or decrease.
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(C) remain constant.

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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.