In the photoelectric effect, increasing the intensity of the incident light (while keeping frequency constant) will cause: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the photoelectric effect, increasing the intensity of the incident light (while keeping frequency constant) will cause:
A. An increase in the number of emitted photoelectrons per second.
B. An increase in the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted electrons.
C. A decrease in the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted electrons.
D. A change in the threshold frequency of the metal surface.
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
According to Einstein's photoelectric equation, the kinetic energy of emitted electrons depends exclusively on the frequency of the incident light and the metal's work function. Intensity represents the number of photons striking the surface per second. More photons mean more collisions with electrons, leading strictly to an increase in the number of emitted photoelectrons (photoelectric current), not their energy.

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