The threshold wavelength of a metal surface is $5 \times 10^{-10} \, m$. When it is illuminated by light of wavelength $2 \times 10^{-10} \, m$,the stopping potential is $V_0$. What will be the stopping potential if the wavelength of the incident light is doubled?

  • A
    $\frac{V_0}{2}$
  • B
    $2V_0$
  • C
    $> 0.5 V_0$
  • D
    $< 0.5 V_0$

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