The work-function of a metal is $1 eV$. Light of wavelength $3000 \text{Å}$ is incident on this metal surface. The velocity of emitted photoelectrons will be

  • A
    $10 \text{ ms}^{-1}$
  • B
    $1 \times 10^{3} \text{ ms}^{-1}$
  • C
    $1 \times 10^{4} \text{ ms}^{-1}$
  • D
    $1 \times 10^{6} \text{ ms}^{-1}$

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