When light of a certain frequency is incident on a metal surface, no photoelectrons are emitted. If

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When light of a certain frequency is incident on a metal surface, no photoelectrons are emitted. If the frequency of the light is increased, what happens to the stopping potential?

  1. The stopping potential increases. ✓
  2. The stopping potential decreases.
  3. The stopping potential does not change.
  4. The stopping potential can either increase or decrease, depending on the intensity of the light.

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