The threshold wavelengths for photoelectric emission from two metals $A$ and $B$ are $400 \ nm$ and $800 \ nm$ respectively. The ratio of their work functions,$\phi_{A} : \phi_{B}$ is:

  • A
    $1/2$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $1/4$
  • D
    $2$

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