From a metallic surface,photoelectric emission is observed for frequencies $v_1$ and $v_2$ $(v_1 > v_2)$ of the incident light. The maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons emitted in the two cases are in the ratio $1:x$. Hence,the threshold frequency of the metallic surface is

  • A
    $\frac{v_1-v_2}{x}$
  • B
    $\frac{v_1-v_2}{x-1}$
  • C
    $\frac{xv_1-v_2}{x-1}$
  • D
    $\frac{xv_2-v_1}{x-1}$

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