In the photoelectric effect,the threshold wavelength of sodium is $5000 \ \mathring A$. Find its work function in $eV$. $(h = 6.6 \times 10^{-34} \ J \cdot s, c = 3 \times 10^8 \ m/s, 1 \ eV = 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \ J)$

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $2.5$
  • D
    $7.5$

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