The surface of a certain metal is first illuminated with light of wavelength $\lambda_1 = 350 \ nm$ and then with light of wavelength $\lambda_2 = 540 \ nm$. It is found that the maximum speed of the photoelectrons in the two cases differs by a factor of $2$. The work function of the metal (in $eV$) is close to: (Energy of photon $= \frac{1240}{\lambda \text{ (in } nm)} \ eV$)

  • A
    $1.8$
  • B
    $2.5$
  • C
    $5.6$
  • D
    $1.4$

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