Light of wavelength $\lambda$ strikes a photo-sensitive surface and electrons are ejected with kinetic energy $E$. If the kinetic energy is to be increased to $2E$,the wavelength must be changed to $\lambda'$ where

  • A
    $\lambda' = \frac{\lambda}{2}$
  • B
    $\lambda' = 2\lambda$
  • C
    $\frac{\lambda}{2} < \lambda' < \lambda$
  • D
    $\lambda' > \lambda$

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