Two radiations of photon energies $1 \; eV$ and $2.5 \; eV$ successively illuminate a photosensitive metallic surface of work function $0.5 \; eV$. The ratio of the maximum speeds of the emitted electrons is

  • A
    $1:5$
  • B
    $1:4$
  • C
    $1:2$
  • D
    $1:1$

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