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Light travels in straight lines. However, 'straight' ain't what it used to be. Our current understanding of the universe suggests that mass causes a localized distortion in space time, effectively curving space around itself. As a beam of light approaches a massive object, it can be affected in this way as it passes through the curved space. From outsie, it appears to travel in a curved path, but as far as the light is concerned, it's moving in a straight line -- it's just that the straight line exists in a curved reality, if you follow me.
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∙ 13y agoLight travels in straight lines. The only way to curve light is to obtain inside something that holds in the the light. For example, a plastic curved tube will carry light.
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DOES LIGHT TRAVEL IN CURVED LINE?
Light travels in straight lines. The only way to curve light is to obtain inside something that holds in the the light. For example, a plastic curved tube will carry light.
Does light travel though a medium in a straight cor curved line?
Line travels in straight lines, under the principle of least time, aka Fermat's Principle. Light can be refracted at the boundary between two media meaning the path is bend but both parts of the path remain straight lines. Technically, light follows a space-time geodesic which might be curved, but locally this is too small to detect.
Dose light travel in strait lines?
yes hehe
Why do light rays travel in straight lines?
It does not, it travels as a wave
Can light travel in wavy lines?
Maybe yes, maybe not...
Why can you see light first?
because ,light travel in stright lines.
DOES LIGHT TRAVEL IN CURVED LINE?
Light travels in straight lines. The only way to curve light is to obtain inside something that holds in the the light. For example, a plastic curved tube will carry light.
Why does light travel further along power lines?
Light does not travel further along power lines. What phenomenon are you describing?
Does light travel though a medium in a straight cor curved line?
Line travels in straight lines, under the principle of least time, aka Fermat's Principle. Light can be refracted at the boundary between two media meaning the path is bend but both parts of the path remain straight lines. Technically, light follows a space-time geodesic which might be curved, but locally this is too small to detect.
What are the curved lines?
Lines that is curved. E.G the outline of a circle.
Light travels in what type of lines?
Lines of least travel time.
What does the indicator light that looks like a car trailing two curved lines mean on an Audi A4?
Traction control light.
Does light always travel in straight lines?
yes
A instrument used to construct stright lines?
A straight edge perhaps?
Kinds of line?
VERTICAL LINES-lines that are at right angle and or perpendicular to a plane. HORIZONTAL LINES-lines that are parallel to the horizon. ANGULAR LINES-lines that have sharp edges. They can be long or short. CURVE LINES-lines that are without angles. SLANTING OR DIAGONAL-lines that suggest action or movement. JAGGED LINES-lines that are harsh and unpleasant.
Can light waves always travel in staight lines?
You mean "can light waves travel in nonstraight lines?"? Yes, if they are diffracted or pass through different materials. Gravity can also affect light waves and curve them.
Dose light travel in strait lines?
yes hehe
