Assertion $(A)$: Photoelectric effect demonstrates the wave nature of light.
Reason $(R)$: The number of photoelectrons is directly proportional to the frequency of light.

  • A
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true and $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$.
  • B
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true but $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$.
  • C
    $(A)$ is true but $(R)$ is false.
  • D
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are false.

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