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To measure the speed of an approaching car a police officer shines

A. Light waves on it

B. Microwaves on it

C. Radio waves on it

D. Ultra high frequency waves on it

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Radar, which stands for radio detection and ranging, is a system that uses reflected radio waves to detect objects and measure their distance and speed. For example, police use radar to calculate the speed of cars.

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