Photoelectrons are emitted from a photosensitive surface for light of wavelengths $\lambda_{1} = 360 \ nm$ and $\lambda_{2} = 600 \ nm$. What is the ratio of the work functions for the lights of wavelengths $\lambda_{1}$ and $\lambda_{2}$?

  • A
    $6:1$
  • B
    $1:6$
  • C
    $5:3$
  • D
    $3:5$

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