Which of the following properties of light conclusively support wave theory of light?

Light obeys laws of reflection

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Speed of light in water is smaller than the speed in vacuum

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Light doesn't show interferrence

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Light shows photoelectric effect

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The correct option is D Speed of light in water is smaller than the speed in vacuum
Laws of reflection was successfully explained by both wave theory and corpuscular theory of light.
Only Speed of light in water is smaller than the speed in vacuum was was proven by wave theory of light.

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Which of the following properties of light conclusively support wave theory of light?

The correct option is D Speed of light in water is smaller than the speed in vacuumLaws of reflection was successfully explained by both wave theory and corpuscular theory of light.Only Speed of light in water is smaller than the speed in vacuum was was proven by wave theory of light.

The correct option is D Speed of light in water is smaller than the speed in vacuum
Laws of reflection was successfully explained by both wave theory and corpuscular theory of light.
Only Speed of light in water is smaller than the speed in vacuum was was proven by wave theory of light.