When light is incident on a metal surface, it emits electrons. What happens if the intensity of light increases?

A. The intensity of light has no effect on the electrons.

B. The rate of electrons emitted decreases.

C. The rate of electrons emitted increases.

D. The energy of the electrons emitted increases.

E. The energy of the electrons emitted decreases.

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Laci Mcconnell · Answer 1

C. The rate of electrons emitted increases.

increased intensity means more energy being given to the metal surface.