When the wavelength of incident radiation on a metal surface is reduced from $\lambda_1$ to $\lambda_2$,the kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons is tripled. Find the work function of the metal. [$h =$ Planck's constant,$c =$ velocity of light]

  • A
    $\frac{hc}{2}\left[\frac{3 \lambda_1-\lambda_2}{\lambda_1 \lambda_2}\right]$
  • B
    $\frac{hc}{2}\left[\frac{3 \lambda_2-\lambda_1}{\lambda_1 \lambda_2}\right]$
  • C
    $hc\left[\frac{3 \lambda_1-\lambda_2}{\lambda_1 \lambda_2}\right]$
  • D
    $hc\left[\frac{3 \lambda_2-\lambda_1}{\lambda_1 \lambda_2}\right]$

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