The nature of light radiation is
The nature of light radiation is similar to both wave and particle. This dual nature, known as wave-particle duality, is a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics, showing that light exhibits wave-like properties such as interference and diffraction, and particle-like properties as evidenced by the photoelectric effect.
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The nature of light radiation is similar to wave and particle both, which corresponds to option [C]. This duality is a cornerstone of quantum mechanics, describing how light behaves both as a wave and as a particle. As a wave, light demonstrates phenomena such as interference and diffraction, which are best explained by its wave nature. For example, Thomas Young’s double-slit experiment showed that light creates an interference pattern, a characteristic behavior of waves. As a particle, light is composed of photons, discrete packets of energy. The photoelectric effect, explained by Albert Einstein, demonstrated that light could eject electrons from a material, a behavior that can only be explained if light acts as particles. This wave-particle duality reconciles the seemingly contradictory behaviors and provides a comprehensive understanding of light’s complex nature, illustrating how it can simultaneously exhibit properties of both waves and particles.