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The work functions of metals `A` and `B` are in the ratio `1 : 2`. If light of frequencies `f` and `2 f` are incident on the surfaces of `A` and `B` respectively , the ratio of the maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted is ( `f` is greater than threshold frequency of `A , 2f` is greater than threshold frequency of `B`)

A

`1:1`

B

`1:2`

C

`1:3`

D

`1:4`

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