Electrons ejected from the surface of a metal, when light of certain frequency is incident on it, are stopped fully by a retarding potential of 3 volts. Photoelectric effect in this metallic surface begins at a frequency \(6 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}\). The frequency of the incident light in \(\mathrm{s}^{-1}\) is : [Planck's constant \(=6.4 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{Js}\), charge on the electron \(\left.=1.6 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}\right]\)

Apply the relevant identity from the chapter and substitute the values established in the previous step, keeping the original constraint in view.

Use the simplified expression to isolate the unknown, then plug the result back into the question setup to confirm the working is internally consistent.

Cross-check against a boundary or limiting case. Both the dimensional balance and the qualitative behaviour at the extreme should agree with the candidate answer.

Combine the steps above to identify the correct option. The remaining choices each fail at least one of the consistency, dimensional, or boundary checks.