Rectilinear Propagation of Light

Author:K K Gupta & Stalin Malhotra
7th CBSE
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Rectilinear Propagation of Light: Overview

The topic deals with rectilinear propagation of light. It also demonstrates with an experimental activity that light travels in a straight line.

Important Questions on Rectilinear Propagation of Light

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Frank Everyday Science>Light>Rectilinear Propagation of Light> Q 1

Light travels in a parabola path.

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Frank Everyday Science>Light>Rectilinear Propagation of Light> Q 2

Give reasons for the following.
Light cannot be seen through a bent pipe.

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Frank Everyday Science>Light>Rectilinear Propagation of Light> Q 3

With the help of an experiment, prove that light always travel in a straight line.

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Frank Everyday Science>Light>Rectilinear Propagation of Light> Q 4

What is meant by rectilinear propagation of light?

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Frank Everyday Science>Light>Rectilinear Propagation of Light> Q 5

Formation of shadows suggests that light travels in