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Light follows wave nature because ______

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प्रश्न

Light follows wave nature because ______ 

विकल्प

  • Light rays travel in a straight line

  • Light exhibits the phenomenon of reflection and refraction

  • Light exhibits the phenomenon of interference

  • Light causes the phenomenon of the photoelectric effect

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उत्तर

Light follows wave nature because Light exhibits the phenomenon of interference.

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