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A laser cavity of two facing mirrors holds which kind of wave pattern?
ATravelling shock waves
BStanding waves of light
CAudible sound waves
DSurface water waves
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Standing waves of light
Light bouncing between the facing mirrors excites standing waves of light in the cavity.
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