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Yes, according to the rectilinear propagation of light, light does travel in a straight line. The only two things that can possibly alter that are near-relativistic speeds, and intense gravity. The latter was proven during a total solar eclipse in 1919.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes but there are few exceptions to this rule. Heatwaves create light to create a wiggling motion so that is possible. Mirrors also have an ability to chagne the direction of light but not to turn it around.
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∙ 14y agoThis question is not simply answered. Due to the duality principle photons are percieved to have particle and wave-like properties. If it has particle properties than photons have mass. If they have mass they are affected by gravity. If affected by gravity then if they travel past a large enough body the path of the photon can be affected so as to curve towards the body.
This principle has been applied to observe small planets in space behind a very large planet as the light emitted by the small planet travelled past the horizon of the large planet and was curved towards the earth where it could be observed.
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∙ 14y agolight spreads out in straight lines. i hope i cleared your misunderstanding.
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∙ 10y agoLight will travel in a straight line when there is nothing to refract, reflect, or diffuse it from it's course.
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What do you call the straight path that light travels?
light travels in straight paths called rays
What does a shadow prove?
that light travels in straight lines
How can light travel in straight lines?
Light travels faster than air. Its beam are straight so that it travels through holes.
When light travels in straight lines can it be reflected or refracted?
Light always travels in straight lines. When it encounters a boundary between different indices of refraction, the straight line may change to a different direction.
Why do light rays travel in straight lines?
It does not, it travels as a wave
What do you call the straight path that light travels?
light travels in straight paths called rays
What does a shadow prove?
that light travels in straight lines
How can light travel in straight lines?
Light travels faster than air. Its beam are straight so that it travels through holes.
When light travels in straight lines can it be reflected or refracted?
Light always travels in straight lines. When it encounters a boundary between different indices of refraction, the straight line may change to a different direction.
Why do light rays travel in straight lines?
It does not, it travels as a wave
Why is light called a ray?
light is called a ray because light travels in straight lines
Light travels in straight lines that you call?
a sex when a male is on top of a female
What direction does light travel in straight direction or wonky direction?
NORTHAmended answerLight travels in straight lines.
Why do shadows go in straight lines?
Because light travels in straight lines. (unless some form of meta-material is present in its path).
What situations does light exhibit particle properties?
Light travels in straight lines through uniform materials.
What demonstrates that light travels in straight lines?
Can you see an object around the corner of a building
Why is a light ray drawn as a straight line?
Because lihgt travels in straight lines, proof of this can be found when light is emmited in a dusty atmosphere
