If the work function of a metal is $\phi$ and the frequency of the incident light is $v$,there is no emission of photoelectrons for:

  • A
    $v < \frac{\phi}{h}$
  • B
    $v = \frac{\phi}{h}$
  • C
    $v > \frac{\phi}{h}$
  • D
    $v \geq \frac{\phi}{h}$

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