All electrons ejected from a metallic surface by incident light of wavelength $400 \,nm$ travelled $1 \,m$ in the direction of a uniform electric field of $2 \,N/C$ and came to rest. The work function of the surface is (in $\,eV$)

  • A
    $1.1$
  • B
    $2.2$
  • C
    $3.1$
  • D
    $5.1$

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