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The phenomenon that light travels in straight lines is called ________.

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reflection of light

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rectilinear propagation of light

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refraction of light

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dispersion of light

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Solution

The correct option is B
rectilinear propagation of light

The phenomenon that light travels in straight lines is called rectilinear propagation of light.

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