Assertion $(A) :-$ The photoelectrons produced by a monochromatic light beam incident on a metal surface have a spread in their kinetic energies.
Reason $(R) :-$ The work function of the metal varies as a function of depth from the surface.

  • A
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct but $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$
  • B
    $(A)$ is correct but $(R)$ is not correct
  • C
    $(A)$ is incorrect but $(R)$ is correct
  • D
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct and $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$

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