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Photons: Energy, Momentum & Radiation Pressure

Which of the following phenomena is not explained by wave nature of light?

A. reflection

B. diffraction

C. photoelectric effect

D. interference

E. polarization

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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Answer: (a)

Reflection, diffraction, interference and polarization are all explained by wave theory.
Photoelectric effect (instant emission, threshold frequency) needs the photon picture.
So the answer is (a) C only.

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