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It's typically called the "Wave-particle duality". And it's easily demonstrated, so
it's not "just a theory".
If you set up an experiment that will produce results from a wave but not from a
stream of particles, a beam of light produces results. So light behaves like a wave.
If you set up an experiment that will produce results from a stream of particles
but not from a wave, a beam of light produces results. So light behaves like a
stream of particles.
Whichever one you look for ... waves or particles ... light behaves that way.
So, next time someone asks you "Is light a wave or a stream of particles ?",
you can answer him confidently, knowing that your answer is the correct one.
The correct answer is "Yes ".
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