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Why is it important to consider both wave and particle models of light?.
- A.Because light behaves only as a wave
- B.Because light behaves only as a particle
- C.Because different phenomena can be explained by different models
- D.Because both models are identical in their predictions
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- Because different phenomena can be explained by different models
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Considering both models is crucial because certain phenomena, like diffraction, are best explained by the wave model, while others, like the photoelectric effect, are explained by the particle model. This duality is essential for a comprehensive understanding of light.
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