When a certain metallic surface is illuminated with monochromatic light of wavelength $\lambda$,the stopping potential for photoelectric current is $4 V_0$. When the same surface is illuminated with light of wavelength $3 \lambda$,the stopping potential is $V_0$. The threshold wavelength for this surface for the photoelectric effect is

  • A
    $9 \lambda$
  • B
    $\frac{\lambda}{9}$
  • C
    $3 \lambda$
  • D
    $\frac{\lambda}{3}$

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