By a suitable example,show that the particle or wave nature of light depends on the type of experiment.

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(N/A) The nature of light (particle or wave) is not an inherent property but depends on the experimental setup used to observe it.
$1$. Wave Nature: The gathering and focusing mechanism of light by the eye lens is best described using the wave picture of light,as it involves phenomena like refraction and interference.
$2$. Particle Nature: The absorption of light by the cone and rod cells on the retina requires the photon (particle) picture of light,where light interacts as discrete packets of energy to trigger biological signals.

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