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Light of wavelength `lambda` falls on metal having work functions `hc//lambda_(0)` . Photoelectric effect will take place only if :

A

`lambda ge(lambda_0)`

B

`lambdage 2 lambda_0`

C

`lambda le lambda_0`

D

`lambdalt lambda_0/2`

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C
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