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In photoelectric emission, what does the stopping potential for a metal surface depend on?

Correct answer B. The frequency of the incident light and the work function of the metal

Explanation

From Einstein's equation, eV₀ = hf − φ, so the stopping potential depends on the frequency of the incident light and the work function of the metal, not on intensity.

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