Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

For which theory, Einstein was awarded "Nobel Prize"

  1. General Theory of Relativity

  2. Special Theory of Relativity

  3. Quantum Mechanics

  4. Photoelectric Effect
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Explanation

Einstein was awarded the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect, not for relativity. This is a common misconception - while relativity was his most famous work, the Nobel Committee specifically cited his work on the photoelectric effect, which was crucial in establishing quantum theory.

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