The figure shows different graphs between stopping potential $(V_0)$ and frequency $(\nu)$ for photosensitive surfaces of cesium,potassium,sodium,and lithium. The plots are parallel. The correct ranking of the targets according to their work function,with the greatest first,is:

  • A
    $(i) > (ii) > (iii) > (iv)$
  • B
    $(i) > (iii) > (ii) > (iv)$
  • C
    $(iv) > (iii) > (ii) > (i)$
  • D
    $(i) = (iii) > (ii) = (iv)$

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