The threshold wavelength for the photoelectric effect on sodium is $5000 \ Å$. Its work function is:

  • A
    $15 \ J$
  • B
    $16 \times 10^{-14} \ J$
  • C
    $4 \times 10^{-19} \ J$
  • D
    $4 \times 10^{-18} \ J$

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