What is the nature of light?

Light is a transverse, electromagnetic wave that can be seen by humans.

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Light is a longitudinal wave.

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Light does not have any nature

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Nature of light cannot be determined

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The correct option is A Light is a transverse, electromagnetic wave that can be seen by humans.
Light is a transverse, electromagnetic wave that can be seen by humans. The wave nature of light was first illustrated through experiments on diffraction and interference. Like all electromagnetic waves, light can travel through a vacuum. It creates sensation to our eyes, light has dual nature, i.e. wave and particle nature.

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