The work functions of cesium $(Cs)$ and lithium $(Li)$ metals are $1.9 \ eV$ and $2.5 \ eV$,respectively. If we incident light of wavelength $550 \ nm$ on these two metal surfaces,then the photoelectric effect is possible for which case?

  • A
    $Li$ only
  • B
    $Cs$ only
  • C
    Neither $Cs$ nor $Li$
  • D
    Both $Cs$ and $Li$

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