Multiple choice Who among the following was the first Noble Prize winner in Physics in 1901? W. C. Roentgen H. A. L. P. Zeeman Henri Becquerel Sir J.J. Thomson Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation W.C. Roentgen was awarded the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901 for his discovery of X-rays in 1895. This marked the beginning of the Nobel Prize awards, making him a historically significant figure in physics.