Which property of light is known as rectilinear propagation of light?

Light does not need a material medium to travel

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Light does not change the property of media through which it travels

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Light always travels in a straight line

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All of the above

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The correct option is B Light always travels in a straight line
Light always travels in a straight line.This property of light is known as rectilinear propagation of light.

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