The energy of a photon with wavelength $\lambda$ is $2 \ eV$. When it strikes a metal surface,the maximum velocity of the emitted photoelectrons is $v$. If the value of $\lambda$ is decreased by $25\%$ and the maximum velocity is doubled,the work function of the metal becomes ...... $eV$.

  • A
    $1.2$
  • B
    $1.5$
  • C
    $1.6$
  • D
    $1.8$

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