Who discovered the specific mathematical constant linking the energy of a photon to its frequency? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who discovered the specific mathematical constant linking the energy of a photon to its frequency?
A. Werner Heisenberg
B. Albert Einstein
C. Niels Bohr
D. Max Planck
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Max Planck discovered Planck's constant ($h$) as part of his derivation of blackbody radiation energy laws.

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