$A$ light of wavelength $\lambda$ and intensity $I$ falls on a photosensitive material. If $N$ photoelectrons are emitted,each with kinetic energy $E$,then:

  • A
    $E \propto I, N \propto \lambda$
  • B
    $E \propto I, N \propto I$
  • C
    $E \propto I, N \propto \frac{1}{\lambda}$
  • D
    $E \propto \frac{1}{\lambda}, N \propto I$

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