Question

does the double - slit experiment provide evidence for the wave model or the particle model of light? why?
a. the particle model, because particles pass through the slits, creating a pattern
b. the wave model, because the slits cause light to bend as a wave would
c. the particle model, because particles collide with the slits, removing electrons
d. the wave model, because the slits cause light to slow down as waves would

Explanation:

The double - slit experiment shows that light, when passing through two slits, creates an interference pattern which is a characteristic behavior of waves. Light bends around the edges of the slits (diffraction) and the waves from the two slits interfere with each other. This is not consistent with the particle model where particles would just pass through the slits in straight - line paths without creating such an interference pattern.

Answer:

B. The wave model, because the slits cause light to bend as a wave would