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If P is the momentum of the fastest electron ejected from a metal surface after the irradiation of light having wavelength `lambda`, then for `1.5 P` momentum of the light photoelectrons, the wavelength of the light should be :
(Assume Kinetic energy of ejected photoelectron to be very high in comparison to work function ):

A

`3/4lambda`

B

`1/2lambda`

C

`2/3lambda`

D

`4/9lamda`

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