Photo-electric effect can be explained if light is considered to have:
Correct answer: B. Particle nature
- A. Wave nature
- B. Particle nature
- C. Dual nature
- D. None of these
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Particle nature. The photo-electric effect involves the ejection of electrons from a material when exposed to light. This phenomenon is best explained by considering light as particles (photons) that transfer their energy to electrons, causing them to be emitted from the material. The wave nature of light cannot account for the individual interactions between photons and electrons in this process. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not fully address the specific characteristics of light required to explain the photo-electric effect.
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