The graph of stopping potential $V_s$ against frequency $\nu$ of incident radiation is plotted for two different metals $X$ and $Y$ as shown in the graph. If $\phi_x$ and $\phi_y$ are the work functions of $X$ and $Y$,respectively,then:

  • A
    $\phi_x = \phi_y$
  • B
    $\phi_x < \phi_y$
  • C
    $\phi_x > \phi_y$
  • D
    $\phi_x = \phi_y = 0$

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