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A point source of light is taken away from the experimental set up of photo electric effect. For this situation mark out the correct statement.

a
Saturation photo current remains the same.
b
Stopping potential decreases.
c
Threshold wavelength decreases.
d
Saturation photo current decreases.

detailed solution

Correct option is D

As the source is taken away, The intensity of light reaching the target decreases. As a result number of photo electrons ejected from the target metal decreases and hence the photo current decreases.

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