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The stopping potential as a function of the frequency of the incident radiation is plotted for two different photoelectric surfaces `A` and `B` . The graphs show that work function of `A` is

A

Greater than that of B

B

Smaller than that of B

C

Same as that of B

D

No comparison can be done from given graphs

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It is clear from the graph that work function of A is smaller than that of B.
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