The work function of a metal is $1 \ eV$. If light of wavelength $3000 \ \mathring{A}$ is incident on the surface of this metal, the maximum velocity of the emitted photoelectrons is ........

  • A
    $10 \ m/s$
  • B
    $1 \times 10^3 \ m/s$
  • C
    $1 \times 10^4 \ m/s$
  • D
    $1 \times 10^6 \ m/s$

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