The correct graph between the maximum kinetic energy $(K_{\max})$ of a photoelectron and the inverse of the wavelength $(1/\lambda)$ of the incident radiation is given by the curve:

  • A
    $A$
  • B
    $B$
  • C
    $C$
  • D
    None of the above

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