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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

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assert ion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false

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The correct Answer is:
B
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