The frequency and work function of an incident photon are $\nu$ and $\phi_0$. If $\nu_0$ is the threshold frequency,then the necessary condition for the emission of photoelectrons is:

  • A
    $\nu < \nu_0$
  • B
    $\nu = \frac{\nu_0}{2}$
  • C
    $\nu \ge \nu_0$
  • D
    None of these

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