The work function of a metallic surface is $5.01 \, eV$. The photo-electrons are emitted when light of wavelength $2000 \, \mathring{A}$ falls on it. The potential difference applied to stop the fastest photo-electrons is ............... $volt$ $[h = 4.14 \times 10^{-15} \, eV \cdot s]$

  • A
    $1.2$
  • B
    $2.24$
  • C
    $3.6$
  • D
    $4.8$

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