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Mechanical & Non-Mechanical Waves

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Consider the following statements.
1. Light waves can travel in vacuum.
2. Light waves can be refracted.
3. Light waves are electromagnetic .
Which of the statements given above are correct?

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1, 2 and 3

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2 and 3

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1 and 3

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1 and 2

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Solution

The correct option is B 1, 2 and 3
Light waves are electromagnetic waves, so they do not require a material medium to travel. Light also exhibits the phenomenon of reflection and refraction.

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