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Electromagnetic waves -

(A) Can show interference
(B) Can be polarised
(C) Are deflected by electric field
(D) Are deflected by magnetic field

A

can show interference

B

can be polarised

C

are deflected by electric field

D

are deflected by magnetic field

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