Five elements $A, B, C, D$ and $E$ have work functions $1.2 \, eV, 2.4 \, eV, 3.6 \, eV, 4.8 \, eV$ and $6 \, eV$ respectively. If light of wavelength $4000 \, Å$ is allowed to fall on these elements, then photoelectrons are emitted by:

  • A
    $A, B$ and $C$
  • B
    $A, B, C, D$ and $E$
  • C
    $A$ and $B$
  • D
    Only $E$

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