The number of photoelectrons emitted for light of a frequency $\nu$ (higher than the threshold frequency $\nu_0$) is proportional to

  • A
    threshold frequency $\nu_0$
  • B
    intensity of light
  • C
    frequency of light $\nu$
  • D
    $\nu - \nu_0$

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