When a photosensitive surface is irradiated by light of wavelengths $\lambda_1$ and $\lambda_2$,the kinetic energies of the emitted photoelectrons are $E_1$ and $E_2$ respectively. The work function of the photosensitive surface is:

  • A
    $\frac{(E_2 \lambda_2 - E_1 \lambda_1)}{(\lambda_2 - \lambda_1)}$
  • B
    $\frac{(E_1 \lambda_1 + E_2 \lambda_2)}{(\lambda_2 - \lambda_1)}$
  • C
    $\frac{(E_1 \lambda_1 - E_2 \lambda_2)}{(\lambda_2 - \lambda_1)}$
  • D
    $\frac{(E_2 \lambda_2 + E_1 \lambda_1)}{(\lambda_1 - \lambda_2)}$

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