The work function of caesium is $2.14 \ eV$. Find the wavelength of the incident light if the photocurrent is brought to zero by a stopping potential of $0.60 \ V$. (Answer in $nm$)

  • A
    $454$
  • B
    $640$
  • C
    $540$
  • D
    None of these

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