When a photosensitive metal surface is illuminated with radiation of wavelength $\lambda_1$,the stopping potential is $V_1$. If the same surface is illuminated with radiation of wavelength $3\lambda_1$,the stopping potential is $\frac{V_1}{6}$. The threshold wavelength for the photosensitive metal surface is:

  • A
    $\frac{3}{2} \lambda_1$
  • B
    $2 \lambda_1$
  • C
    $5 \lambda_1$
  • D
    $6 \lambda_1$

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