Which phenomenon most strongly indicates the particle nature of light because it…
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Problem
Which phenomenon most strongly indicates the particle nature of light because it cannot be accounted for by classical wave theory alone?
(a) Diffraction of X-rays by a crystal lattice
(b) Polarization of visible light by a Polaroid filter
(c) Photoelectric effect from a metal surface
(d) Interference fringes in Young’s double-slit experiment