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PHY 104 Photo Electric Emission Objective Question

Question

For which contribution did Albert Einstein receive the Nobel Prize?
Options
A His theory of special relativity.
B His explanation of the photoelectric effect.
Correct Answer
C His work on Brownian Motion.
D His general theory of relativity.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 3 explicitly states: 'Einstein received the Nobel Prize for his explanation of this. (He did NOT receive the prize for his theory of relativity.)'.

Hint

The document provides a direct answer regarding Einstein's Nobel Prize on page 3.

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