JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - Dual nature of radiation and matter
- JEE Mains 2025
- Medium
- MCQ
Which of the following phenomena can not be explained by wave theory of light ?
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Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) Compton effect
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Compton effect refers to scattering of a photon by free electrons. This phenomenon provides an evidence for particle nature of light.
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