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Assertion (A) : Transverse wave nature of light is proved by polarisation
Reason (R ) : According to Maxwell, light is an electromagnetic wave but not mechanical wave

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Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is the correct explanation of 'A'

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Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is not the correct explanation of 'A'

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A' is true and 'R' is false

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A' is false and 'R' is true

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