When light is incident on a surface, photoelectrons are emitted. For photoelectrons:

  • A
    The value of kinetic energy is the same for all.
  • B
    Maximum kinetic energy does not depend on the wavelength of incident light.
  • C
    The value of kinetic energy is equal to or less than a maximum kinetic energy.
  • D
    None of the above.

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