In a photoelectric experiment, the wavelength of the light incident on the metal is changed from $200 \, nm$ to $400 \, nm$. The decrease in the stopping potential is close to [Use $hc = 1240 \, eV \cdot nm$ where $h$ is Planck's constant and $c$ is the velocity of light]. (in $ \, V$)

  • A
    $3.1$
  • B
    $2.8$
  • C
    $4.2$
  • D
    $1.2$

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