Two light waves of wavelengths $600 \,nm$ and $200 \,nm$ are incident on a metal surface. The maximum velocity of photoelectrons produced due to one wavelength is $\frac{1}{3}$ of the maximum velocity of the photoelectrons produced due to the other wavelength. The work function of the metal is:

  • A
    $\frac{hc}{8} \times 10^7 \,J$
  • B
    $\frac{8}{hc} \times 10^7 \,J$
  • C
    $\frac{hc}{4} \times 10^7 \,J$
  • D
    $\frac{hc}{9} \times 10^7 \,J$

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