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OpenStudy (anonymous):

light is traverse wave, does it mean the photon move like how the traverse wave or photon move in straight line?

OpenStudy (ash2326):

photons move in a straight line

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so how doesthose scientist know light is traverse wave>?

OpenStudy (ash2326):

there are several phenomenon which depict both light is a wave and particle nature. Polarization proves that light is transverse in nature.

OpenStudy (jamesj):

The classic experiment that demonstrates the wave-like nature of light is the Young's double slit experiment: http://www.studyphysics.ca/newnotes/20/unit04_light/chp1719_light/lesson58.htm

OpenStudy (anonymous):

awesome explanation guys!!

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