A metal surface is irradiated with light of fixed intensity and frequency ( )
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Problem
A metal surface is irradiated with light of fixed intensity and frequency ν1 (ν1>ν0). The resulting photocurrent is measured at zero applied potential. The frequency is then changed to 2ν1 while the intensity is kept the same, still satisfying 2ν1>ν0. Which of the following best describes the changes observed?
(a) Saturation photocurrent increases; stopping potential decreases
(b) Both saturation photocurrent and stopping potential decrease
(c) Saturation photocurrent remains the same; stopping potential decreases
(d) Both saturation photocurrent and stopping potential remain the same