When a photosensitive surface is illuminated with light of wavelength $\lambda$,the stopping potential is $V$. When the same surface is illuminated by light of wavelength $2\lambda$,the stopping potential is $V/3$. The threshold wavelength for the surface is:

  • A
    $3\lambda/2$
  • B
    $3\lambda$
  • C
    $5\lambda/2$
  • D
    $4\lambda$

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