$A$ photocell is illuminated by a small bright source placed $d \; m$ away. When the same source of light is placed $\frac{d}{2} \; m$ away,the number of electrons emitted by the photocathode would

  • A
    Decrease by a factor of $2$
  • B
    Increase by a factor of $2$
  • C
    Decrease by a factor of $4$
  • D
    Increase by a factor of $4$

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