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The kinetic energy of most energetic electrons emitted from a metallic surface is doubled when the wavelength `lamda` of the incident radiation is changed from 400 nm to 310 nm. The work function of the metal is

A

` 0.9` eV

B

` 1.7 ` eV

C

`2.2` eV

D

`3.1 ` eV

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