Which of the following phenomena can not be explained by wave theory of light?

Which of the following phenomena can not be explained by wave theory of light?
  1. Compton effect
  2. Refraction of light
  3. Reflection of light
  4. Diffraction of light

Solution

Compton effect refers to scattering of a photon by free electrons. This phenomenon provides an evidence for particle nature of light.

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