Question

Which of these is the closest depiction of light?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D. Both (a) and (b)

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Both (a) and (b)

Light has dual nature. It can behave both as a particle and a wave.

Particle nature: It is a stream of photons depicted by option A.

Wave nature: It is an electromagnetic radiation(non-mechanical wave) depicted by option B.

Option C shows a mechanical wave which light isn’t so only option A & B is correct.