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Maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons when the frequency of light is doubled

The same question, asked 4 times: 3 May 2023 S1, 3 May 2023 S2*, 13 May 2026 S1*, 14 May 2026 S2. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    3 May 2023 S1

    31
    When photons of energy hvhv fall on a photosensitive surface of work function E0E_0, photoelectrons of maximum energy kk are emitted. If the frequency of radiation is doubled the maximum kinetic energy will be equal to

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  2. Question 2

    3 May 2023 S2

    37
    The frequency of incident light falling on a photosensitive material is doubled, the K.E. of the emitted photoelectrons will be

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  3. Question 3

    13 May 2026 S1

    145
    The frequency of the incident light falling on a photosensitive metal plate is doubled, the kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons is

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  4. Question 4

    14 May 2026 S2

    144
    When photons of energy hνh\nu fall on a metal plate of work function W0W_0, photoelectrons of maximum kinetic energy K are ejected. If the frequency of radiation is doubled, the maximum kinetic energy of ejected photoelectrons will be

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