Diffraction of light gives the information of

Transverse nature

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Longitudinal nature

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Both transverse and longitudinal

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Neither transverse nor longitudinal

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Solution

The correct option is D
Neither transverse nor longitudinal

The diffraction of light does not provide any information about the transverse or longitudinal nature of light waves. It is because both transverse and longitudinal waves show diffraction effect.

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