Pinhole camera is a simple application of :

reflection of light

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rectilinear propagation of light

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refraction of light

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scattering of light

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The correct option is B rectilinear propagation of light
A pin hole camera works on the principle of rectilinear propagation of light. It demonstrates how light forms images of objects.

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1. A pinhole camera is	(a) travelling of light in a straight line.
2. Moon and Venus are	(b) natural source of light.
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Pinhole camera is a simple application of :

The correct option is B rectilinear propagation of lightA pin hole camera works on the principle of rectilinear propagation of light. It demonstrates how light forms images of objects.

The correct option is B rectilinear propagation of light
A pin hole camera works on the principle of rectilinear propagation of light. It demonstrates how light forms images of objects.