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The frequency and work function of an incident photon are `v` and `phi_(0)`. If `v` is the threshold frequency then necessary condition for the emission of photo electron is

A

`v lt v_(0)`

B

`v = (v_(0))/(2)`

C

`v ge v_(0)`

D

None of these

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