For a photosensitive material,the work function is $W_0$ and the stopping potential is $V$. What is the wavelength of the incident radiation? ($h=$ Planck's constant,$c=$ velocity of light,$e=$ electronic charge)

  • A
    $\frac{h^2 c^2}{W_0+eV}$
  • B
    $\frac{hc}{W_0}$
  • C
    $\frac{hcV}{W_0}$
  • D
    $\frac{hc}{W_0+eV}$

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