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PHY 104 Photo Electric Emission Objective Question
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Why did Einstein receive the Nobel Prize for his explanation of the Photoelectric Effect, rather than his theory of relativity?
Options
A His theory of relativity was not yet accepted by the scientific community.
B The Photoelectric Effect provided direct experimental evidence for quantum theory, which was a revolutionary concept.
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C The Nobel committee only awards prizes for experimental discoveries, not theoretical work.
D His relativity theory was considered less significant than his work on the Photoelectric Effect.
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 3 states, 'Einstein received the Nobel Prize for his explanation of this. (He did NOT receive the prize for his theory of relativity.)' The Photoelectric Effect provided critical evidence for the quantization of light energy (photons), a fundamental aspect of quantum mechanics.

Hint

The document explicitly states which theory earned him the Nobel Prize and clarifies what it *wasn't* for. Think about the implications of the photoelectric effect for understanding light.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Photo Electric Emission
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 192 of 947
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