Light strikes a metal surface causing photoelectric emission. The wavelength of incident light is $248 \, nm$. If the stopping potential for the ejected electrons is $2.8 \, eV$, then the work function of the metal is (Take $hc = 1240 \, eV \cdot nm$). (in $ \, eV$)

  • A
    $5.2$
  • B
    $4.4$
  • C
    $3.8$
  • D
    $2.2$

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