Which of the following phenomena demonstrates the wave nature of light?
Correct answer: A. Diffraction
- A. Diffraction
- B. Pair production
- C. Compton's effect
- D. Photoelectric effect
Explanation
The correct answer is Diffraction. This phenomenon showcases the wave nature of light because it involves the bending and spreading of light waves when they encounter obstacles or pass through slits. The other options, such as pair production, Compton's effect, and the photoelectric effect, primarily illustrate the particle nature of light rather than its wave characteristics.
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