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How does ligh...

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How does light travel?

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In a straight line

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B

Light does not travel

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C

In a circular path

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In a curved path

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Solution

The correct option is A In a straight line
Light always travels in a straight line. It does not bend while travelling. It follows the shortest path between the starting point and the endpoint, which is a straight line.

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