Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason $R$.
Assertion $A$ : The photoelectric effect does not take place,if the energy of the incident radiation is less than the work function of a metal.
Reason $R$ : Kinetic energy of the photoelectrons is zero,if the energy of the incident radiation is equal to the work function of a metal.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

  • A
    Both $A$ and $R$ are correct and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
  • B
    Both $A$ and $R$ are correct but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$.
  • C
    $A$ is correct but $R$ is not correct.
  • D
    $A$ is not correct but $R$ is correct.

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