Which of the following statements indicates that light waves are transverse

Light waves can travel in vacuum

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Light waves show interference

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Light waves can be polarized

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Light waves can be diffracted

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The correct option is C Light waves can be polarized
transverse waves can be polarised.

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Which of the following statements indicates that light waves are transverse

The correct option is C Light waves can be polarizedtransverse waves can be polarised.

The correct option is C Light waves can be polarized
transverse waves can be polarised.