Complete the following statement: The photon or "particle" theory of electromagnetic radiation is necessary to explain the
A)refraction of light by a prism.
B)diffraction of light by a grating.
C)reflection of light from a mirrored surface.
D)results of Compton scattering experiments.
E)interference of light in Young's double-slit experiment.

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The photon theory of electromagnetic radiation was established to explain the results of Compton scattering experiments, where a photon collides with a stationary electron and loses some of its energy as it scatters off in a new direction. This could not be explained by classical wave theory, which predicted that the photon's energy should be distributed evenly in all directions.

Complete the Following Statement: the Photon or "Particle" Theory of Electromagnetic