To emit an electron from a metal surface, the minimum electric field required is . . . . . . .

  • A
    $10^{6} \,V \,m^{-1}$
  • B
    $10^{8} \,V \,m^{-1}$
  • C
    $10^{5} \,V \,m^{-1}$
  • D
    $10^{4} \,V \,m^{-1}$

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