Practice mode Dawn of Modern Physics

The intensity of monochromatic light is increased while its frequency is kept constant. What changes?

Correct answer D. The number of photons arriving per second increases

Explanation

Photon energy depends only on frequency. Greater intensity at the same frequency means more photons arrive per second, each with the same energy hf.

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