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Which of the following phenomena support the wave theory of light?
1. Scattering
2.Interference
3. Diffraction
4. Velocity of light in a denser medium is less than the velocity of light in the rare medium

A

1, 2 and 3

B

1, 2 and 4

C

2, 3 and 4

D

1, 3 and 4

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C
Wave theory of light explains the phenomenon of interference diffraction and velocity of light in a denser medium or rarer medium but this theory fails to explain the scattering of light
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