When monochromatic light falls on a photo-sensitive metal,an electron is emitted with maximum velocity $1.6 \times 10^6 \ m/s$. Find the stopping potential.
[charge of electron $= 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \ C$,mass of electron $= 9 \times 10^{-31} \ kg$] (in $V$)

  • A
    $7.2$
  • B
    $14.4$
  • C
    $21.6$
  • D
    $28.8$

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