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The photoelectric effect can be understo...

The photoelectric effect can be understood on the basis of

A

The principle of superposition

B

The electromagnetic theory of light

C

The special theory of relativity

D

Line spectrum of the atom

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Photoelectric effect can be explained on the basis of spectrum of an atom.
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