The threshold frequency of potassium is $3 \times 10^{14} \ Hz$. The work function is ...... .

  • A
    $1.0 \times 10^{-19} \ J$
  • B
    $2.0 \times 10^{-19} \ J$
  • C
    $4.0 \times 10^{-19} \ J$
  • D
    $0.5 \times 10^{-19} \ J$

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