The maximum velocity of photoelectrons emitted from a metal surface is $1.2 \times 10^6 \ m/s$. If the specific charge of the electron is $1.8 \times 10^{11} \ C/kg$,then the value of the stopping potential in volts is:

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $6$

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