Which of the following statements about Maxwell's theory of electromagnetism is false?
A) The theory shows that light travels as transverse waves.
B) The theory shows that the speed of light is c in vacuum.
C) The theory shows that light travels as photons.
D) The theory shows that light consists of electric and magnetic waves.
E) The theory shows that light does not depend on existence of a medium to travel.

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Maxwell's theory does not state that light travels as photons; this idea came later with the development of quantum mechanics.

Which of the Following Statements About Maxwell's Theory of Electromagnetism