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Light travels in astraight line as it has the property known as the rectilinear prpogation of light.

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When does light travel in straight line?

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Why doesn't light travel as straight or far in water as in air?

There are more things for the light waves to bounce off of in water, so light can not travel in a straight line or as far.


Why does light travel straight?

light travels in a straight line because it can only be bend by reflective objects.


What shape does light travel at?

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What is it called when light waves that travel in straight lines?

The phenomenon where light waves travel in straight lines is called rectilinear propagation. This means that light travels in a straight path unless it encounters a medium that causes it to change direction.


What is the property of light to travel in a straight line is known as?

The property of light to travel in a straight line is known as rectilinear propagation. This means that light travels in a straight path until it encounters an obstacle or medium that causes it to change direction.


How does light ray travel?

Light rays travel in a straight line unless they are refracted or reflected by a medium. This straight path is known as rectilinear propagation. Light rays can also be bent when passing through different mediums with varying optical densities.


Does light always travel in straight lines?

yes


If light didn't travel in a straight line?

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Do light travel only in a straight line?

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What is a straight beam of light called?

A straight beam of light is called a ray of light. Rays of light travel in a straight line from their source until they are interrupted or reflected by a surface.


What proof say that light travel in a straight path?

From rectilinear propagation of light.