$A$ light wave described by $E = 60 \sin(3 \times 10^{15} t) + \sin(12 \times 10^{15} t)$ (in $SI$ units) falls on a metal surface of work function $2.8 \text{ eV}$. The maximum kinetic energy of the ejected photoelectron is (approximately) . . . . . . $\text{eV}$.

  • A
    $5.1$
  • B
    $3.8$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $7.8$

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