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Which of the following statements about light rays is false ?
A) light ray needs a medium to travel.
B) light ray travels in a straight line.
C) light ray can be refracted.
D) light ray can be reflected.

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Dear Student, False statement is a). It is because, light has electromagnetic in nature and is a type of electromagnetic wave. Such waves can travel though vacuum and do not require any medium. This is reason, rays of sun can reach the earth crossing vacuum. Regards.

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