Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Question:

In an experiment on photoelectric effect, with the increase in potential difference of emitter and collector plate, keeping the frequency and intensity of the incident light fixed, what happens to the photocurrent ?

Options:

increases

decreases

remains constant

increases initially and then becomes constant

Correct Answer:

increases initially and then becomes constant

Explanation:

As the potential difference increases, the photocurrent increases as more and more electrons are repelled from the cathode and attracted to the anode. This continues for a while after which it becomes constant.