Light of frequency $4\nu_0$ is incident on a metal surface with threshold frequency $\nu_0$. The maximum kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons is:

  • A
    $3h\nu_0$
  • B
    $2h\nu_0$
  • C
    $3/2h\nu_0$
  • D
    $1/2h\nu_0$

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