The work functions of Caesium $(Cs)$, Potassium $(K)$, and Sodium $(Na)$ are $2.14 \ eV$, $2.30 \ eV$, and $2.75 \ eV$ respectively. If incident electromagnetic radiation has an incident energy of $2.41 \ eV$, which of these photosensitive surfaces may emit photoelectrons?

  • A
    $Na$ only
  • B
    $K$ only
  • C
    Both $K$ and $Cs$
  • D
    Both $Cs$ and $Na$

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