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When a beam of light is used to determine the position of an object,

When a beam of light is used to determine the position of an object, the maximum accuracy is achieved if the light is

Options

(a) Polarised
(b) Of longer wavelength
(c) Of shorter wavelength
(d) Of high intensity

Correct Answer:

Of shorter wavelength

Explanation:

Shorter the wavelength, greater the accuracy in measurement.

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