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Name the scientist who discovered Microwaves 

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Chapter 2: Light - Exercise 2.3 ii [Page 110]

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Frank Physics - Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 2 Light
Exercise 2.3 ii | Q 6.3 | Page 110

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