When a certain metal surface is illuminated with light of frequency $v$, the stopping potential for photoelectric current is $V_{0}$. When the same surface is illuminated by light of frequency $\frac{v}{2}$, the stopping potential is $\frac{V_{0}}{4}$. The threshold frequency for photoelectric emission is:

  • A
    $\frac{v}{6}$
  • B
    $\frac{v}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{2v}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{4v}{3}$

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