Two different metals, M1 and M2, have work functions and respectively, where . If both metals are illuminated with light of the same frequency $
u
u > \frac{\phi_1}{h}$, which metal will exhibit a larger stopping potential?
M1
M2
Both M1 and M2 will have the same stopping potential.
Neither metal will exhibit a stopping potential.
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