Classical theory predicted that the photocurrent, of the photoelectric effect, should be proportional to the
A) intensity of light.
B) electric field magnitude.
C) wavelength of light.
D) frequency of light.

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Classical theory predicted that the photocurrent in the photoelectric effect should be proportional to the intensity of light, as it was believed that more intense light would provide more energy to eject electrons from the metal surface.

Classical Theory Predicted That the Photocurrent, of the Photoelectric Effect