$A$ photoelectric surface is illuminated successively by monochromatic light of wavelength $\lambda$ and $\frac{\lambda}{2}$. If the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons in the first case is one-fourth that in the second case,the work function of the surface of the material is ($c=$ speed of light,$h=$ Planck's constant).

  • A
    $\frac{2 hc}{\lambda}$
  • B
    $\frac{hc}{\lambda}$
  • C
    $\frac{2 hc}{3 \lambda}$
  • D
    $\frac{hc}{3 \lambda}$

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