Light of two different frequencies whose photons have energies $1.3 eV$ and $2.8 eV$ respectively,successfully illuminate a metallic surface whose work function is $0.8 eV$. The ratio of maximum speeds of emitted electrons will be

  • A
    $1: 4$
  • B
    $1: 2$
  • C
    $1: 3$
  • D
    $1: 5$

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