The collector plate in an experiment on photoelectric effect is kept vertically above the emitter plate. Light source is put on and a saturation photocurrent is recorded. An electric field is switched on which has a vertically downward direction.
(a) The photocurrent will increase.
(b) The kinetic energy of the electrons will increase.
(c) The stopping potential will decrease.
(d) The threshold wavelength will increase.

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(b) The kinetic energy of the electrons will increase.

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Correct Answer is: (B) The kinetic energy of the electrons will increase

The electrons will get accelerated in the electric field.Hence, kinetic energy will increase.

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