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The graph shows variation of stopping potential V_o with the frequency ν of the incident radiation for three photosensitive metals X_1, X_2 and X_3.…

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The graph shows variation of stopping potential VoV_oVo​ with the frequency ν\nuν of the incident radiation for three photosensitive metals X1X_1X1​, X2X_2X2​ and X3X_3X3​. Which metal will give out electrons with greater kinetic energy, for the same wavelength of incident radiation?

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Held on 4 Apr 2026 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

Options

  1. A

    X1X_1X1​

  2. B

    X2X_2X2​

  3. C

    X3X_3X3​

  4. D

    All the metals will give out photo electrons with same kinetic energies.

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