The anode voltage of photocell is kept fixed. The wavelength λ of the light falling on the cath

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The anode voltage of photocell is kept fixed. The wavelength &#955; of the light falling on the cathode is gradually changed. The plate current I of the photocell varies as follows :

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For constant intensity as wavelength decreases energy of photons increases and number of photons decreases. So it may seem that current should decrease. But the probability that a photon will be successful in emitting an electron will also increase. So as wavelength decreases current increases.

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