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Wave nature of light follows because...

Wave nature of light follows because

A

Light rays travel in a straight line

B

Light exhibits the phenomena of reflection and refraction

C

Light exhibits the phenomenon of interference

D

Light causes the phenomenon of photoelectric effect

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The correct Answer is:
C

Interference is explained by wave nature of light.
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  • Wave nature of light is demonstrated by

    A
    interference phenomenon of light
    B
    diffraction of light
    C
    polarization of light
    D
    photoelectric effect
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    A
    interference phenomenon of light
    B
    diffraction of light
    C
    polarization of light
    D
    photoelectric effect
  • Wave nature of light cannot explain photoelectric effect because in photoelectric effect , it is seen that

    A
    For the frequency of light below a certain value , the photoelectric effect does not take place , irrespective of intensity
    B
    Maximum kinetic energy of ejected electrons of independent of intensity of radiation
    C
    There is no time lag between the incidence of radiation and emission of electrons
    D
    All of these
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