If two metals $A$ and $B$ are exposed to radiation of wavelength $350 \, nm$. The work functions of metals $A$ and $B$ are $4.8 \, eV$ and $2.2 \, eV$ respectively. Choose the correct option.

  • A
    Metal $B$ will not emit photo-electrons
  • B
    Both metals $A$ and $B$ will emit photo-electrons
  • C
    Both metals $A$ and $B$ will not emit photo-electrons
  • D
    Metal $A$ will not emit photo-electrons

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