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Photoelectric effect can be explained only by assuming that light:

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Is a form of transverse waves

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Is a form of longitudinal waves

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Can be polarised

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Consists of quanta

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Solution

The correct option is D Consists of quanta
In photoelectric effect, light is assumed to be wave-packets or quanta of energy.

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