What is meant by rectilinear propagation of light?

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Rectilinear propagation of light is that the light travels along a straight line.

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Chapter 6: Light - Reflection of Light [Page 246]

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Reflection of Light | Q 13 | Page 246

Select the correct alternative

The property due to which a light ray striking a surface is returned back into the same medium is called

What do you mean by the term reflection of light ?

The reflection of light from a wooden surface is _________ reflection.

If the angle between the mirror and the reflected ray is 23^∘, what is the angle of incidence of the incidence ray?

Write down four characteristics of image formed in a plane mirror.

State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, correct it.

If a ray of light incident on a plane mirror is such that it makes an angle of 30^o with the mirror, then the angle of reflection is 60^o.

Which material is transparent?

The light falling on the mirror is called as ______ and the light reflected is called reflected ray.

You can see a rainbow only when your back is towards the sun.