Dual Nature Of Light Question 407

Question: A point source causes photoelectric effect from a small metal plate. Which of the curves in Fig may represent the saturation photo - current as a function of the distance between the source and the metal?

Options:

A) A

B) B

C) C

D) D

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] Saturation current is inversely proportional to the square of distance of cathode from point source.