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What is one argument against the sufficiency of wave theory in explaining light behavior?.
- A.Wave theory cannot explain the photoelectric effect.
- B.Wave theory accurately predicts all light behaviors.
- C.Wave theory is more complex than particle theory.
- D.Wave theory does not account for light's speed.
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- Wave theory cannot explain the photoelectric effect.
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The photoelectric effect demonstrates that light can behave as particles (photons), which wave theory alone cannot explain. This limitation indicates that a complete understanding of light requires both wave and particle theories.
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