The work functions for metals $A, B$,and $C$ are $1.92 \ eV, 2.0 \ eV$,and $5 \ eV$ respectively. According to Einstein's photoelectric equation,which metal$(s)$ will emit photoelectrons when irradiated with light of wavelength $4100 \ \mathring A$?

  • A
    None
  • B
    Only $A$
  • C
    Only $A$ and $B$
  • D
    All three metals

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