$A$ stream of photons having energy $3 \,eV$ each impinges on a potassium surface. The work function of potassium is $2.3 \,eV$. The emerging photo-electrons are slowed down by a copper plate placed $5 \,mm$ away. If the potential difference between the two metal plates is $1 \,V$,the maximum distance the electrons can move away from the potassium surface before being turned back is .......... $mm$.

  • A
    $3.5$
  • B
    $1.5$
  • C
    $2.5$
  • D
    $5.0$

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