In a historical experiment to determine Planck's constant, a metal surface was irradiated with light of different wavelengths. The emitted photoelectron energies were measured by applying a stopping potential. The relevant data for the wavelength $(\lambda)$ of incident light and the corresponding stopping potential $(V_0)$ are given below:
$\lambda (\mu m)$$V_0$ (Volt)
$0.3$$2.0$
$0.4$$1.0$
$0.5$$0.4$

Given that $c = 3 \times 10^8 \ m \ s^{-1}$ and $e = 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \ C$, Planck's constant (in units of $J \ s$) found from such an experiment is:

  • A
    $6.0 \times 10^{-34}$
  • B
    $6.4 \times 10^{-34}$
  • C
    $6.6 \times 10^{-34}$
  • D
    $6.8 \times 10^{-34}$

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