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A : infrared waves are often called heat...

A : infrared waves are often called heat waves.
R : Infrared waves vibrate not only the electrons, but entire atoms or molecules of a substance which increases the internal energy and temperature of the substance.

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Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is the correct explanation of 'A'.

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Both 'A' and ’R' are true and 'R' is not the correct explanation of 'A

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A' is true and 'R' is false

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'A' is false and R' is true

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