The light of two different frequencies whose photons have energies $3.8 \,eV$ and $1.4 \,eV$ respectively, illuminate a metallic surface whose work function is $0.6 \,eV$ successively. The ratio of maximum speeds of emitted electrons for the two frequencies respectivly will be

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  • A

    $1: 1$

  • B

    $2: 1$

  • C

    $4: 1$

  • D

    $1: 4$

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