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The anode voltage of a photo cell is kept fixed. The wavelength λ of the light falling on the cathode is gradually changed. The plate current I of the photo cell varies as follows   

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answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

As λ decreases, frequency increases and hence the speed of photoelectrons increases. The chance of photo electron to meet the anode increases and hence photo electric current increases 

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The anode voltage of a photo cell is kept fixed. The wavelength λ of the light falling on the cathode is gradually changed. The plate current I of the photo cell varies as follows