Physics
The Photoelectric Effect as Evidence for Light Quanta
Quick fact
The photoelectric effect is so sensitive to frequency that even a very dim violet light can eject electrons from a metal, while an extremely intense red light cannot—revealing that light's energy is delivered in fixed packets.
Why this is interesting
When you shine light on a metal, sometimes electrons fly off—but only if the light is blue enough, no matter how bright a red light is. Why would a dim blue light work when a blazing red light fails?