Ultraviolet radiations of $6.2 \, eV$ fall on an aluminium surface (work function $4.2 \, eV$). The kinetic energy in joules of the fastest electron emitted is approximately:

  • A
    $3.2 \times 10^{-21} \, J$
  • B
    $3.2 \times 10^{-19} \, J$
  • C
    $3.2 \times 10^{-17} \, J$
  • D
    $3.2 \times 10^{-15} \, J$

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