In the photoelectric effect, increasing the intensity of light above the threshold frequency increases which quantity?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The number of emitted electrons
- Step 1: More intense light delivers more photons, so more electrons are emitted.
- Step 2: The maximum kinetic energy depends on frequency.
Answer
The number of emitted electrons.
Why not the others: The kinetic energy, threshold frequency and work function do not depend on intensity.
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