The figure shows the plot of stopping potential $(V_0)$ versus $(1/\lambda)$ for three different metals. If $\phi$ is the work function,then which of the following is correct?

  • A
    $\phi_1 : \phi_2 : \phi_3 = 1 : 2 : 4$
  • B
    $\phi_1 : \phi_2 : \phi_3 = 4 : 2 : 1$
  • C
    $\tan \theta = hc/e$,where $\tan \theta$ is the slope.
  • D
    Only metal $2$ and metal $3$ can emit photoelectrons when irradiated with ultraviolet light.

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