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The threshold wavelength for emission of photoelectrons from a metal surface is `6xx10^(-7)` m. What is the work function of the material of the metal surface ?

A

`6.66xx10^(-19)J`

B

`4.44xx10^(-19)J`

C

`3.33xx10^(-19)J`

D

`5.55xx10^(-19)J`

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