The surface of a metal is first illuminated with a light of wavelength $300 \ nm$ and later illuminated by another light of wavelength $500 \ nm$. It is observed that the ratio of maximum velocities of photoelectrons in the two cases is $3$. The work function of the metal is close to: (in $eV$)

  • A
    $6.48$
  • B
    $1.23$
  • C
    $4.17$
  • D
    $2.28$

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