According to Einstein's photoelectric equation,the graph of the kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted from a metal versus the frequency of incident radiation is a straight line whose slope:

  • A
    Depends on the type of metal used.
  • B
    Depends on the intensity of radiation.
  • C
    Depends on both the intensity of radiation and the metal used.
  • D
    Is the same for all metals and is independent of the intensity of radiation.

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