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Assertion : Photosensitivity of a metal is high if its work function is small.
Reason : Work function `= hf_(0)` where `f_(0)` is the threshold frequency.

A

Statement-1 is True, Statement, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.

B

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True: Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.

C

Statement-1 is Faslse, Statement-2 is True.

D

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.

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