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the photoelectric effect can not be explained by the wave theory of light because:

A

the energy carried by the light waves is not given to a particular electron of the metal, rather it is distributed among all the electrons present on the surface of metal

B

waves do not have energy

C

energy of the waves becomes zero as it strikes the metal surface

D

waves do not have sufficient energy which is required for electron emission

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