When the wavelength of incident radiation is changed from $400 \ nm$ to $310 \ nm$,the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons is doubled. The work function of the metal is ........ $eV$.

  • A
    $0.9$
  • B
    $1.7$
  • C
    $2.2$
  • D
    $3.1$

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