Light of two different frequencies whose photons have energies $1 \text{ eV}$ and $2.5 \text{ eV}$ respectively,successively illuminate a metallic surface whose work function is $0.5 \text{ eV}$. The ratio of the maximum speeds of the emitted electrons will be:

  • A
    $1:5$
  • B
    $1:4$
  • C
    $1:2$
  • D
    $1:1$

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