Consider a situation where ejected electrons are detected from a metal exposed to ultraviolet light. If the intensity of the light is significantly increased, which of the following scenarios will be observed? (A) The momentum of ejected electrons will decrease. (B) The momentum of ejected electrons will increase. (C) The number of ejected electrons will decrease. (D) The number of ejected electrons will increase. (E) None of the above.

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  1. Consider a situation where ejected electrons are detected from a metal exposed to ultraviolet light. If the intensity of the light is significantly increased, which of the following scenarios will be observed?

    (A) The momentum of ejected electrons will decrease.

    (B) The momentum of ejected electrons will increase.

    (C) The number of ejected electrons will decrease.

    (D) The number of ejected electrons will increase.

    (E) None of the above.

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