Question
Light is:
- Wave phenomenon.
- Particle phenomenon
- Both particle and wave phenomenon.
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Answer
- Both particle and wave phenomenon.
Explanation:
Light shows photoelectric effect and Compton effect, which depicts its particle nature. It also shows interference and diffraction, which depicts the wave nature of light.
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