MCQ
Light appears to travel in straight lines since
  • A
    It is not absorbed by the atmosphere
  • B
    It is reflected by the atmosphere
  • Its wavelength is very small
  • D
    Its velocity is very large

Answer

Correct option: C.
Its wavelength is very small
c
(c)

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