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The transverse nature of light waves is verified by

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reflection of light
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polarisation of light
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refraction of light
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interference of light
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Solution

The correct option is C polarisation of light
Phenomenon of polarisation helps in establishing the fact that light waves are transverse in nature, otherwise it was believed that they are longitudinal in nature like sound waves.

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