The threshold wavelength for sodium is $6 \times 10^{-7} \, m$. Photoemission occurs for light of wavelength $\lambda$ if:

  • A
    $\lambda > 6 \times 10^{-7} \, m$
  • B
    $\lambda < 6 \times 10^{-7} \, m$
  • C
    $\lambda = 5 \times 10^{14} \, m$
  • D
    $\text{Frequency} \leq 5 \times 10^{14} \, Hz$

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