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How come light travels in straight lines but radio waves spread out?
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∙ 13y ago
Light and Radio Waves are both forms of Electromagnetic radiation, and propagate at c (that is, the speed of light, 3*10^8m/s). Both light and radio waves can travel in straight lines, or by spreading out, depending on how they are made. For example, a radio dish and a light bulb can both spread out light and radio waves in 360 degrees.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoRadio waves do not always follow a straight line because they get refracted
and reflected. They bounce and turn just like heat and light waves do.
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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
