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Assertion : Photoelectric effect demonstrates the wave nature of light.
Reason: The number of photoelectrons is proportional to the frequency of light.
PhysicsDual Nature of MatterAIIMSAIIMS 2018 (26 May)
Options:
  • A If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • B If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • C If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • D If both assertion and reason are false.
Solution:
1228 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: If both assertion and reason are false.
Photoelectric effect demonstrates particle nature of light. Also The number of photoelectrons depends on the intensity and not on frequency of light. Hence both assertion and reason are false.

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