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As the wavelength is increased from violet to red, the luminosity

The luminosity of the source increases with increase in wavelength up to 555 nm, the highest luminosity is observed at 555 nm. After this wavelength the luminosity decreases with increase in wavelength.


So, option C is correct.

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