Physics · Reflection of light, spherical mirrors, mirror formula

What do you mean by "Rectilinear Propagation" of Light?

What do you mean by "Rectilinear Propagation" of Light?

  • A. Light travels in a straight line
  • B. Light travels in a curved path
  • C. Light exhibits dual nature of particle and wave
  • D. Light gets deviated when it moves in another medium

Step-by-step solution

Rectilinear propagation refers to the property of light that it travels in straight lines in a uniform medium. This is evident in phenomena like shadows and the formation of images in pinhole cameras.
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