$A$ photon of wavelength $3315 \ \text{Å}$ falls on a photocathode and an electron of energy $3 \times 10^{-19} \ \text{J}$ is ejected. The threshold wavelength of the photon is [Planck's constant $(h)$ $= 6.63 \times 10^{-34} \ \text{J-s}$, velocity of light $(c)$ $= 3 \times 10^{8} \ \text{m/s}$]. (in $\text{Å}$)

  • A
    $6630$
  • B
    $3315$
  • C
    $5000$
  • D
    $1130$

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