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The photoelectric work function of a surface is 2.2 eV. The maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted when light of wavelength 6200 `Å` is incident on the surface, is

A

0.4 eV

B

1.2 eV

C

1.6 eV

D

Photoelectrons are not emitted.

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