Figure given below shows variation of photocurrent with anode potential for different intensities of incident radiation. Some of the results obtained from the experiments are described below on the basis of the graph. Identify the correct results: (A) The photoelectric current is higher for higher intensity of the incident radiation. Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
(A), (B) and (C) only (B), (C) and (D) only (A), (C) and (D) only (A) and (C) only |
(A), (C) and (D) only |
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A), (C) and (D) only (A) True → From the graph, $I_3 > I_2 > I_1$, so photoelectric current increases with intensity. (B) False → The stopping potential (negative potential required to bring current to zero) is the same for all intensities because it depends only on the maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons, not on intensity. (C) True → For a given intensity, once saturation current is reached, further increase in positive potential does not increase photocurrent. (D) True → At $V = 0$, the photocurrent is less than the saturation current since some electrons are unable to reach the anode. Correct statements: (A), (C), (D) |