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The photoelectric work function of the emitter of a photocell is 3.63 eV . The frequency of incident light radiation if the stopping potential of the emitter is 3 volt , is

A

`1. 1 xx 10^(15) ` Hz

B

`6.6 xx 10^(15)` Hz

C

`1.6 xx 10^(15)` Hz

D

`6.1 xx 10^(15)` Hz

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