The work functions of metals $A, B$,and $C$ are $1.92 \ eV, 2.0 \ eV$,and $5 \ eV$ respectively. According to Einstein's photoelectric equation,which metal$(s)$ will emit photoelectrons when illuminated by light of wavelength $4100 \ \mathring{A}$?

  • A
    $C$
  • B
    $A$
  • C
    $A$ and $B$
  • D
    All

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