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When a metallic surface is illuminated with monochromatic light of wavelength `lambda`, the stopping potential is `5 V_0`. When the same surface is illuminated with light of wavelength `3lambda`, the stopping potential is `V_0`. Then the work function of the metallic surface is:

A

`(hc)/(6lambda)`

B

`(hc)/(5lambda)`

C

`(hc)/(3lambda)`

D

`(hc)/(4lambda)`

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