The threshold wavelength for the photoelectric effect on sodium is $5000\;\mathring{A}$. Its work function is:

  • A
    $1\;J$
  • B
    $3 \times 10^{-19}\;J$
  • C
    $4 \times 10^{-19}\;J$
  • D
    $2 \times 10^{-19}\;J$

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