When a photon of energy $6 \ eV$ is incident on a metal surface with a work function of $2.1 \ eV$,what is the stopping potential of the emitted electrons in $V$?

  • A
    $3.9$
  • B
    $8.1$
  • C
    $-3.9$
  • D
    $-8.1$

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