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Assertion: The electromagnetic waves of shorter wavelength can travel longer distances on earth's surface thane those of longer of longer wavelengths.
Reason: Shorter the wavelength, the larger is the velocity of wave propagation. Also, shorter the wavelength, shorter is the velocity of wave propagation.

A

Statetment-I is True, Statement-II is True , Statement-II is a correct explanation for Statement-I

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Statement-I is True, Statement-II is True , Statement-II is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-I

C

Statement-I is True, Statement-II is False

D

Statement-I is False, Statement-II is True

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