Is it possible to have a ray of light?
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A ray of light is an idealization. It is not possible.
In reality, we have a narrow beam of light which is made up of several rays.
For simplicity we use the term ray for a narrow beam of light.

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Is it possible to have a ray of light? [2 MARKS]

Explanation: 2 Marks A ray of light is an idealization. It is not possible. In reality, we have a narrow beam of light which is made up of several rays. For simplicity we use the term ray for a narrow beam of light.

Is it possible to have a ray of light?
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Explanation: 2 Marks

A ray of light is an idealization. It is not possible.
In reality, we have a narrow beam of light which is made up of several rays.
For simplicity we use the term ray for a narrow beam of light.