Light of frequency equal to the threshold frequency of a metal is incident on its surface

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Problem

Light of frequency equal to the threshold frequency

\nu_0

of a metal is incident on its surface. What will be the stopping potential

V_0

for the emitted electrons? (a)

\dfrac{h\nu_0}{e}

(b)

\dfrac{h\nu_0}{2e}