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Wave nature of light follows because...

Wave nature of light follows because

A

light rays travel in a straight line

B

light exhibits the phenomena of reflection and refraction

C

light exhibits the phenomenon of interference, diffraction, polarisation etc.

D

light causes the phenomenon of photoelectric effect

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