Consider the following statements regarding the photoelectric effect experiment:
$(I)$ Photoelectrons are emitted as soon as the metal is exposed to light.
$(II)$ There is a minimum frequency below which no photocurrent is observed.
$(III)$ The stopping potential is proportional to the frequency of light.
$(IV)$ The photocurrent varies linearly with the intensity of the light.
Which of the above statements indicate that light consists of quanta (photons) with energy proportional to frequency?

  • A
    Statements $I$ and $III$ are correct
  • B
    Statements $II$ and $III$ are correct
  • C
    Statements $II, III$ and $IV$ are correct
  • D
    Statements $I, II$ and $III$ are correct

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