Light of frequency $4\nu_0$ is incident on a metal surface with a threshold frequency $\nu_0$. The maximum kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons is:

  • A
    $3\,h\nu_0$
  • B
    $2\,h\nu_0$
  • C
    $\frac{3}{2}\,h\nu_0$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{2}\,h\nu_0$

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