Which of the following statements is true for photoelectrons emitted from a sodium metal surface?

  • A
    All photoelectrons have the same frequency.
  • B
    All photoelectrons have the same kinetic energy.
  • C
    All photoelectrons have the same de Broglie wavelength.
  • D
    The speed of photoelectrons ranges from zero to a maximum value.

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