A photocell is illuminated by a small bright source placed 1m away. When the same source of light is placed 2m away, the electrons emitted by photo cathode
Carry one quarter of their previous energy
carry one quarter of their previous momenta
are half as numerous
are one quarter as numerous
D.
are one quarter as numerous
When the source is placed 2m away, then I' = I/4. The number of electrons emitted is directly proportional to intensity. Hence, the number of emitted electrons is reduced to one-fourth.