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Light and Its Properties

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The shape of the shadow formed is same as that of the object implies that light travels in a _____ path.

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curved

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straight

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spiral

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zigzag

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Solution

The correct option is B straight
Since we see the shape of the shadow formed to be same as that of the object, it seems that light travels in a straight line. It is also known as the rectilinear propagation of light.

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