The variation of photo-current with collector potential for different frequencies of incident radiation $v_{1}, v_{2}$ and $v_{3}$ is as shown in the graph. Then:

  • A
    $v_{1}=v_{2}=v_{3}$
  • B
    $v_{1}>v_{2}>v_{3}$
  • C
    $v_{1} < v_{2} < v_{3}$
  • D
    $v_{3}=\frac{v_{1}+v_{2}}{2}$

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