Wave-Particle Duality

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The properties of light that demonstrate its wave-like nature include;

• reflection;
• refraction;
• diffraction;
• interference;
• and polarization.

Observable phenomenon that also supports the particle nature of matter include:

• the absorption of lightLight absorption is the process where photons, the fundamental units of light, are absorbed by atoms, molecules, or other particles, essentially transferring the energy of the light to the matter it... More;
• the photoelectric effect;
• the Compton effect;