K1 and K2 be the maximum kinetic energies of photoelectrons emitted from a surface of a given material for the light of wavelength 1 and 2, respectively. If 1=2 2 then the work function of material is given by :
- K2+2K1
- 2K2-K1
- K1-2K2
- K2-2K1
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