$A$ photocell is illuminated by a small source of light placed at a distance of $1 \ m$. When the same source of light is placed at a distance of $1/2 \ m$,the number of electrons emitted by the photocathode will .......

  • A
    Decrease by a factor of $4$.
  • B
    Increase by a factor of $4$.
  • C
    Decrease by a factor of $2$.
  • D
    Increase by a factor of $2$.

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