If light of wavelength $\lambda_1$ is allowed to fall on a metal,then the kinetic energy of the photoelectrons emitted is $E_1$. If the wavelength of light changes to $\lambda_2$,then the kinetic energy of the electrons changes to $E_2$. Then the work function of the metal is:

  • A
    $\frac{E_1 E_2 (\lambda_1 - \lambda_2)}{\lambda_1 \lambda_2}$
  • B
    $\frac{E_1 \lambda_1 - E_2 \lambda_2}{(\lambda_1 - \lambda_2)}$
  • C
    $\frac{E_1 \lambda_1 - E_2 \lambda_2}{(\lambda_2 - \lambda_1)}$
  • D
    $\frac{\lambda_1 \lambda_2 E_1 E_2}{(\lambda_2 - \lambda_1)}$

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