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Q.

If photocell is illuminated by a small bright source placed 1 m away emits certain number of electrons. Determine number of electrons emitted by photocathode when the same source of light is placed (1/2) m away

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a

decrease by a factor of 2

b

increase by a factor of 2

c

decrease by a factor of 4

d

increase by a factor of 4

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

As I1r2I1(1/2)2 or I4

i.e., intensity will become four times, therefore number of photons will become 4 times.

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If photocell is illuminated by a small bright source placed 1 m away emits certain number of electrons. Determine number of electrons emitted by photocathode when the same source of light is placed (1/2) m away