Light of incident frequency $2$ times the threshold frequency is incident on a photosensitive material. If the incident frequency is made $\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^{\text{rd}}$ and intensity is doubled,then the photoelectric current will

  • A
    decrease.
  • B
    increase.
  • C
    be halved.
  • D
    be zero.

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