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Wave theory of light is not initially ac...

Wave theory of light is not initially accepted because

A

it does not explain reflection and refraction processes

B

it does not explain photoelectric effect

C

it does not explain Doppler's effect

D

it does not explain propagation of light through vacuum

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The correct Answer is:
D
The wave theory was not initially accepted because light could travel through vacuum and it was felt that a wave would always require a medium to propagate from one point to the other. These two facts contradicts each other.
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  • Wave theory of light only can explain

    A
    photoelectric effect
    B
    diffraction
    C
    compton effect
    D
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  • The wave theory of light was given by

    A
    (a) Maxwell
    B
    (b) Planck
    C
    (c) Huygens
    D
    (d) Young

  • The wave theory of light does not explain

    A
    interfernce
    B
    refraction
    C
    Compton effect
    D
    diffraction

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