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Question 13 Marks
Define rectilinear propagation of light.
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Rectilinear propagation of light:
1.Rectilinear$\sim$ means straight.
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Propagation$\sim$means travelling of light.
The property of light travelling in a straight lines in a homogenous transparent medium is known as rectilinear propagation of light.
Light does not bend. This is the reason why you are unable to see around a corner.
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Question 23 Marks
By giving three examples define natural sources of light.
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Three examples define natural sources of light:
1.A natural source of light is light that occurs naturally without the involvement of humans.
2.Natural sources of light can come from either an object or a living species.
3.Sun, stars, lightning, jellyfish, fireflies, glowworms, bush fires, angler fish, and other natural light sources are examples.
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