What experiment proved that light behaves as a wave?

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Young's double-slit experiment is a pivotal demonstration of light's wave behavior, producing an interference pattern of light and dark bands, which supports the wave model of light. In contrast, the photoelectric effect, explained by Einstein, illustrates light's particle nature, showing that light can eject electrons from a material when it hits with sufficient energy. This experiment confirmed that light consists of discrete packets of energy called photons. Einstein's work on the photoelectric effect earned him the Nobel Prize, highlighting its significance in understanding light's dual nature. Both experiments are foundational in the study of quantum mechanics and the behavior of light.
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light is described as having a dual nature-- behaves as a particle and wave.
(a) describe a pivotal experiment that offered support for the wave model of light. Indicate the wave like behavious in the experiment.
(b) SAme thing but for a particle



FOr the light as a wave I was thinking maybe Youngs double slit experiment. Because if light exist as a wave it would produce bands of dark and light.

For light as a particle, Einstein did somethign with photons?

Im really not sure. any help appreciated
 
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photoelectric effect, look it up for the actual description of what Einstein did

Fun fact: Einstein won the Nobel prize for his work on the photoelectric effect, not relativity
 
Thanks! so everything else i said was right?
 
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