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When a beam of light is used to determine the position of an object, the maximum accuracy is achieved if the light is

A

Polarised

B

of longer wavelength

C

of shorter wavelength

D

of high intesity

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The correct Answer is:
C
For maximum accuracy in finding the position of an object using a longer , the spread in the wave will be more
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