Which of the following phenomena is not explained by wave nature of light? Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- C only
- B, D only
- A, C only
- E only
Answer
(1) C only
Solution
A, B, D, E: reflection, diffraction, interference and polarization are all explained by wave (Huygens) theory ⇒ wave nature
C: photoelectric effect (instantaneous emission, threshold frequency, Kmax independent of intensity) needs photons E = h ⇒ particle nature
C only
Answer: (1)