When a piece of metal is illuminated by a monochromatic light of wavelength $\lambda$,the stopping potential is $3 V_{s}$. When the same surface is illuminated by light of wavelength $2 \lambda$,the stopping potential becomes $V_{s}$. The value of the threshold wavelength for photoelectric emission is:

  • A
    $4 \lambda$
  • B
    $8 \lambda$
  • C
    $\frac{4}{3} \lambda$
  • D
    $6 \lambda$

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