If the surface of a metal is successively exposed to radiation of wavelengths $\lambda_1 = 350 \, nm$ and $\lambda_2 = 450 \, nm$,the maximum velocity of photoelectrons differs by a factor of $2$. The work function of this metal is:

  • A
    $2.8 \times 10^{-20} \, J$
  • B
    $6.1 \times 10^{-17} \, J$
  • C
    $3.2 \times 10^{-18} \, J$
  • D
    $4.0 \times 10^{-19} \, J$

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