Question

What is retilliner propagation

Answer 1

Rectilinear propagation of light refers to the propensity of light to travel along a straight line without any interference in its trajectory. When light travels through a medium, say air or water, it follows a straight line. However, the path only changes in case there is a shift in the medium.

Answer 2

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Rectilinear propagation describes the tendency of Electromagnetic waves (light) to travel in a straight line. Light only deviates from a straight line when the medium it is travelling through changes density. This is called refraction.

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