If we increase the brightness of violet light shining on a photosensitive surface we also increases the

A) number of electrons ejected per second.
B) kinetic energy of the ejected electrons.
C) threshold frequency.
D) time lag between the absorption of blue light and ejection of electrons.
E) none of the above


Answer: A

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