When electromagnetic radiation is incident on a metallic surface,the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons depends on .......

  • A
    Frequency of the radiation
  • B
    Intensity of the radiation
  • C
    Both frequency and intensity
  • D
    Polarization of the radiation

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