$A$ photon and an electron have equal energy $E$. The ratio $\lambda_{\text{photon}} / \lambda_{\text{electron}}$ is proportional to:

  • A
    $\sqrt{E}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{E}}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{E}$
  • D
    Does not depend upon $E$

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Statement $(I)$ : By increasing the potential difference between cathode and anode continuously in a photoelectric experiment,the photocurrent always increases continuously.
Statement $(II)$ : If two photons $A$ and $B$ of energies $2.5 \ eV$ and $3.5 \ eV$ respectively fall on a metal surface of work function $2.0 \ eV$,then the ratio of maximum kinetic energies emitted between $A$ and $B$ is $3$.
Statement $(III)$ : The maximum energy needed by an electron to come out from metal surface is called the work function of the metal.
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$B$. Photoelectric effect takes place with free electrons.

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Some laws/processes are given in Column $I$. Match these with the physical phenomena given in Column $II$.
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$(A)$ Transition between two atomic energy levels$(p)$ Characteristic $X$-rays
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