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Does interference of light give any information about the nature of light waves? (whether it is longitudinal or tranverse)

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Knowledge Check

  • Light wave is a

    A
    transverse elastic wave
    B
    transverse electromagnetic wave
    C
    longitudinal elastic wave
    D
    longitudinal electromagnetic wave

  • Beats are not observed for light waves, because

    A
    there is no difference in velocities of two light waves
    B
    it is impossible to stabillise the frequency difference of two light waves below 10 Hz
    C
    it is impossible to keep the intensities of two light waves equal or nearly equal
    D
    none of these

  • Which of the following properties of light support wave nature of light ?

    A
    light obeys laws of reflection
    B
    light shows interference
    C
    light shows photoelectric effect
    D
    speed of light in water is smaller than that in vacuum

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