EASYMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryPhysical ChemistryAtomic StructureIntro

Einstein's theory of photoelectric effect is based on:

0.Newton's corpuscular theory of light
1.Huygens' wave theory of light
2.Maxwell's electromagnetic theory of light
3.Planck's quantum theory of light
Explanation

Einstein extended Planck's quantum theory to explain the photoelectric effect — light consists of photons, each with energy hν.

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