When the wavelength of radiation falling on a metal is changed from $500 \, nm$ to $200 \, nm$,the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons becomes three times larger. The work function of the metal is close to $..... \, eV$.

  • A
    $0.61$
  • B
    $0.52$
  • C
    $0.81$
  • D
    $1.02$

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