The work functions for sodium and copper are $2 \ eV$ and $4 \ eV$, respectively. Which of them is suitable for a photocell using $4000 \ \mathring{A}$ light?

  • A
    Copper
  • B
    Sodium
  • C
    Both
  • D
    Neither of them

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