Answer to Question #93779 in Quantum Mechanics for Sumicad

Question

Which of the following properties of light DOES NOT the wave nature of light
A. Diffraction

B. Interference

C. Reflection

D. Polarization


Explain each property and explain why which one of them doesn't support

Answer 1

This is c) Reflection.

Interference is the addition of oscillations and is characteristic of wave processes, as well as diffraction - the same addition when light propagates through holes, slots, and other obstacles. Polarization is a certain orientation of the vector characterizing the oscillations in relation to the direction of propagation of the wave process.

Reflection can occur in the absence of waves: for example, reflection of a tennis ball from an obstacle.