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The property of light travelling in a straight line is referred to as the _________ (rectilinear propagation/ circular propagation) of light.

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Rectilinear propagation of light:
The property of light traveling in a straight line in a homogenous transparent medium is known as rectilinear propagation of light.
Hence, The property of light traveling in a straight line is referred to as the rectilinear propagation of light.

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