Light of wavelength $3500 \ \mathring A$ is incident on two metals $A$ and $B$. If their work functions are $4.2 \ eV$ and $1.9 \ eV$ respectively,which metal will emit photoelectrons?

  • A
    Metal $A$
  • B
    Metal $B$
  • C
    Both metals $A$ and $B$
  • D
    None of these

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