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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As I∝1r2∴I′∝1(1/2)2 or I∝4i.e., intensity will become four times, therefore number of photons will become 4 times.