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The threshold frequency for a photosensitive metal is `3xx10^(14)Hz`. The work function of the metal is approximately equal to `[h=6.66xx10^(-34)Js]`

A

`0.5xx10^(-19)` J

B

`1.0xx10^(-19)`J

C

`1.5xx10^(-19)J`

D

`2.0xx10^(-19)J`

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D

`W_(0)=hv_(0)=6.66xx10^(-34)xx3xx10^(14)=2xx10^(-19)J`
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