If a photocell is illuminated with a radiation of $1240 \, Å$, the stopping potential is found to be $8 \, V$; then the work function of the emitter and the threshold wavelength are

  • A
    $2 \, eV, 2000 \, Å$
  • B
    $2 \, eV, 6200 \, Å$
  • C
    $2 \, eV, 2480 \, Å$
  • D
    $3 \, eV, 6200 \, Å$

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