In a photoelectric effect experiment,the maximum kinetic energy of emitted photoelectrons is $K_0$. If the frequency of the incident radiation is increased by a factor of $n_1$,the new maximum kinetic energy becomes $n_2K_0$. Find the work function of the metal.

  • A
    $\left( \frac{n_2 - n_1}{n_1 - 1} \right) K_0$
  • B
    $\left( \frac{n_2 - n_1}{n_2 + n_1} \right) K_0$
  • C
    $\left( \frac{n_2 + n_1}{n_2 - n_1} \right) K_0$
  • D
    $\left( \frac{n_2 + n_1}{n_1 - 1} \right) K_0$

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