Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Physics
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- Light Waves
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Light Waves
Light is best described as a
Light is best described as a
Options
- Aboth particle and wave phenomenon
- Bwave phenomenon
- Cparticle phenomenon
- Dneither particle nor wave phenomenon
Correct answer
A. both particle and wave phenomenon
Step-by-step solution
Light exhibits wave-particle duality. In phenomena such as interference, diffraction, and polarization, light behaves as a wave. In phenomena such as the photoelectric effect and Compton scattering, light behaves as a particle (photon). Therefore, light is best described as both a particle and a wave phenomenon.