The work function of a metal surface is $6.2 \ eV$. If the stopping potential for radiation incident on this surface is $5 \ V$,then the incident radiation will be in the ...... region.

  • A
    Ultraviolet
  • B
    Infrared
  • C
    Visible light
  • D
    $X$-ray

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