The threshold wavelength for the emission of photoelectrons from a material is $5200\, \text{\AA}$. Which of the following monochromatic light sources will cause the emission of photoelectrons from this surface?

  • A
    Light emitted from a $1\, W$ ultraviolet lamp
  • B
    Light emitted from a $50\, W$ ultraviolet lamp
  • C
    Light emitted from a $1\, W$ infrared lamp
  • D
    Both $(A)$ and $(B)$

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