When light of wavelength $300 \ nm$ is incident on a photoelectric emitter,photoelectrons are emitted. For another emitter,light of wavelength $600 \ nm$ is sufficient for photoemission. What is the ratio of the work functions of the two emitters?

  • A
    $1 : 2$
  • B
    $2 : 1$
  • C
    $4 : 1$
  • D
    $1 : 4$

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