Monochromatic light of wavelength $\lambda = 4770 \ \mathring{A}$ is incident separately on the surface of four different metals $A, B, C$ and $D$. The work functions of $A, B, C$ and $D$ are $4.2 \ \text{eV}, 3.7 \ \text{eV}, 3.2 \ \text{eV}$ and $2.3 \ \text{eV}$,respectively. From which of these metals will electrons be emitted?

  • A
    $A, B, C$ and $D$
  • B
    $B, C$ and $D$
  • C
    $C$ and $D$
  • D
    $D$ only

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