Yes. It only really proves that the energy appears in quanta. Steer clear of the particle idea unless you are prepared to go the whole way and chuck the little bullet model.Shivam said:It is said that photoelectric effect of light proves that light has particle nature, but which property is shown by light in the photoelectric effect which is also the property show by things having particle nature? Even in the photoelectric effect the energy is transferred in the form of wave not by direct collision (The last part can be wrong).
The photoelectric effect of light is the phenomenon in which electrons are emitted from a material when it is exposed to light of a certain frequency. This effect was first observed by Heinrich Hertz in 1887 and later explained by Albert Einstein in 1905.
The photoelectric effect occurs when photons (particles of light) strike the surface of a material and transfer their energy to electrons within the material. This energy transfer causes the electrons to be emitted from the material, creating an electric current.
The photoelectric effect has many practical applications, including solar panels, photovoltaic cells, and photomultiplier tubes. It also played a crucial role in the development of quantum mechanics and helped to confirm the particle-like nature of light.
No, the photoelectric effect is only observed with light of a certain frequency, known as the threshold frequency. Light with a frequency below the threshold will not cause the emission of electrons, regardless of its intensity.
The photoelectric effect provides evidence for the dual nature of light, which can exhibit both wave-like and particle-like behavior. While the wave model of light can explain some properties of the photoelectric effect, the particle model is needed to fully explain the emission of electrons from a material.