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Physics

Photoelectric Effect and Energy Quantization

Quick fact

A single photon can have enough energy to knock an electron out of a metal, even if the light is dim.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why your phone screen lights up when you press a button? It’s not just electricity—it’s light acting like tiny particles.