The maximum kinetic energy of a photoelectron is $E$ when the wavelength of incident radiation is $\lambda$. If the wavelength of the incident radiation is reduced to $\frac{\lambda}{3}$,the maximum kinetic energy becomes $4E$. The work function of the metal is:

  • A
    $\frac{3 hc}{\lambda}$
  • B
    $\frac{hc}{3 \lambda}$
  • C
    $\frac{hc}{\lambda}$
  • D
    $\frac{hc}{2 \lambda}$

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