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Photo electric effect can be explained only by assuming that light

A. is a form of transverse waves
B..is a form of longitudnal waves
C..can be polarised
D. consists of quanta

A

is a form of transverse waves

B

is a form of longitudinal waves

C

can be polarized

D

consists of quanta

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