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Post-UTME Physics 2017 Objective — Question 8

Question 8 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Physics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The wave theory of light CANNOT be used to explain

  • A. photoelectric effectCorrect
  • B. polarization
  • C. diffraction
  • D. interference

Explanation

The photoelectric effect could not be explained by the wave theory of light and required the particle (photon/quantum) theory.

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