In some instances, electromagnetic radiation behaves like a wave. In other instances, electromagnetic radiation behaves more like a particle. Which behavior more accurately describes the true nature of electromagnetic radiation?

A. Electromagnetic radiation behaves as a wave or as a particle depending on the circumstance.
B. Wave behavior more accurately describes the true nature of electromagnetic radiation.
C. There is no circumstance in which electromagnetic radiation can be described as either portraying particle or wave behavior.
D. Particle behavior more accurately describes the true nature of electromagnetic radiation.


Answer: A

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