$A$ photoelectric material having work-function $\phi_0$ is illuminated with light of wavelength $\lambda$ (where $\lambda < \frac{hc}{\phi_0}$). The fastest photoelectron has a de Broglie wavelength $\lambda_d$. $A$ change in wavelength of the incident light by $\Delta \lambda$ results in a change $\Delta \lambda_d$ in $\lambda_d$. Then the ratio $\frac{\Delta \lambda_d}{\Delta \lambda}$ is proportional to:

  • A
    $\lambda_d / \lambda$
  • B
    $\lambda_d^2 / \lambda$
  • C
    $\lambda_d^3 / \lambda$
  • D
    $\lambda_d^3 / \lambda^2$

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