The discussion centers on the photoelectric effect, emphasizing how the cutoff frequency supports the particle theory of light over the wave theory. Participants clarify that the energy of a photon is directly proportional to its frequency, which explains why electrons are ejected from a metal when light hits it. The wave model fails to account for the cutoff frequency, as it suggests that only light intensity affects electron ejection, not frequency. This distinction is crucial for understanding the quantum nature of light.
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