When ultraviolet radiation of a certain frequency falls on a potassium target,the photoelectrons released can be stopped completely by a retarding potential of $0.6 \, V$. If the frequency of the radiation is increased by $10 \%$,this stopping potential rises to $0.9 \, V$. The work function of potassium is ........ $eV$.

  • A
    $2.0$
  • B
    $2.4$
  • C
    $3.0$
  • D
    $2.8$

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