Sunday, April 10, 2011

Does light always travel in a straight line?

Light travels in a straight line unless an
object is placed in its path. If the object is
solid the light bends around the edges of
the object, creating a shadow. If you place
a mirror in its path, the light hits the surface
and gets reflected. If you use a transparent
object, the light goes through it, but its
direction is altered slightly. This phenomenon
is called refraction.

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