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Statement-1 : Work function of a metal is `8` eV. Two photons each having energy `5` eV can't eject the electron from the metal.
and
Statement-2 : More than one photon can't collide simultaneously with an electron.

A

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-2

B

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-2

C

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.

D

Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.

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