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⚛️ Physics  ·  Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter  ·  NEET & JEE

The photoelectric effect demonstrates that light has:

Answer: Particle nature.

  • A Wave nature
  • B Particle nature
  • C Both wave and particle nature
  • D Neither wave nor particle nature

Correct answer: B. Particle nature

Explanation: Photoelectric effect shows light behaves as particles (photons). Wave theory cannot explain why electrons are only emitted above a threshold frequency.

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In the photoelectric setup, light striking the metal plate ejects electrons that cross the evacuated tube to the collector, producing a measurable current on the ammeter.

Concept context

Photoelectric effect, de Broglie waves, Bohr's model, atomic spectra.

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