Which of the following statements is correct?

  • A
    The current in a photocell increases with increasing frequency of light.
  • B
    The photocurrent is proportional to applied voltage.
  • C
    The photocurrent increases with increasing intensity of light.
  • D
    The stopping potential increases with increasing intensity of incident light.

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