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Pinhole camera is an application of _________.

A

rectilinear propagation of light

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shadow formation

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reflection of light

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(a) and (c) above.

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Solution

The correct option is A rectilinear propagation of light
Light travels in a straight line (rectilinear path). Pinhole cameras work on the principle of rectilinear propagation of light.

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