When a certain metal surface is illuminated with light of frequency $v$,the stopping potential for the photoelectric current is $V_s$. When the same surface is illuminated by a light of frequency $v/2$,the stopping potential is $V_s/4$. The threshold frequency of photoelectric emission is

  • A
    $4v/3$
  • B
    $5v/3$
  • C
    $v/3$
  • D
    $v/5$

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