Question

A photocell is illuminated by a small bright source placed 1 m away. When the same source of light is placed   away, the number of electrons emitted by photo cathode would

(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

(d) Increase by a factor of 4

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