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How does the corpuscular model compare to wave explanations of light?.
- A.Both models equally explain all phenomena of light.
- B.The corpuscular model is more accurate than the wave model.
- C.The wave model explains interference, while the corpuscular model does not.
- D.The corpuscular model includes the concept of wavelength.
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- The wave model explains interference, while the corpuscular model does not.
Explanation
Why this works
The wave model of light successfully explains interference patterns, which the corpuscular model cannot, demonstrating the differences in their explanatory power.
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