How photoelectric effect shows particulate nature of light?

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The discussion confirms that the photoelectric effect demonstrates the particulate nature of light through three key observations. First, photoelectrons are emitted instantaneously when photon energy exceeds the material's work function. Second, no photoelectrons are emitted if photon energy is below the work function. Third, increasing light intensity does not raise photon energy, reinforcing the concept of light as particles. These points collectively validate the particle theory of light in the context of the photoelectric effect.

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Would the following explanations suffice to explain why the photoelectric effect shows the particulate nature of light?

1) There is instantaneous emission of photoelectrons when the energy of the photon is greater than the work function of the material.

2) There is no emission of photoelectrons when the energy of the photons is less than the work function of the material

3) An increase in intensity does not increase the energy of a photon.
 
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Those are the main features which lead to the concept of light particles in the photoeffect, right.
 
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