Two metals A and B have work functions 4 eV and 6 eV respectively. Which metal has lower threshold wavelength for photoelectric effect.
Work function of A = 4 eV
Work function of B = 6 eV
Let, W be the work function, h be the Planck constant and the threshold frequency.
We know that,
Hence, metal B have lower threshold wavelength because work function is inversely proportional to wavelength.