The photoelectric effect demonstrates that light:

A Is only a wave

B Has particle-like properties (photons with quantized energy)

C Cannot eject electrons

D Has infinite wavelength

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The photoelectric effect (explained by Einstein) shows light consists of photons with energy E = hf.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The photoelectric effect demonstrates that light:" is Option B: Has particle-like properties (photons with quantized energy).

The other options — A) Is only a wave, C) Cannot eject electrons, D) Has infinite wavelength — are incorrect for this PCAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: The photoelectric effect (explained by Einstein) shows light consists of photons with energy E = hf.

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The photoelectric effect demonstrates that light:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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