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Question
Light follows wave nature because ______
Options
Light rays travel in a straight line
Light exhibits the phenomenon of reflection and refraction
Light exhibits the phenomenon of interference
Light causes the phenomenon of the photoelectric effect
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Solution
Light follows wave nature because Light exhibits the phenomenon of interference.
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