Practice mode Dawn of Modern Physics

Which phenomenon provides clear evidence for the particle nature of light?

Correct answer B. The photoelectric effect

Explanation

The photoelectric effect can be explained only if light arrives as photons of energy hf. Interference, diffraction and polarisation are evidence of wave behaviour.

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