Photons of energy $2.4 \text{ eV}$ and wavelength $\lambda$ fall on a metal plate and release photoelectrons with a maximum velocity $v$. By decreasing $\lambda$ by $50 \%$, the maximum velocity of photoelectrons becomes $3 v$. The work function of the material of the metal plate is (in $\text{ eV}$)

  • A
    $2.1$
  • B
    $1.7$
  • C
    $2.8$
  • D
    $2.0$

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