ScienceCLASS 6CBSE
answered 5 Apr 2026What are the properties of light?
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Light shows several important properties:
- Light travels in a straight line: This property is known as rectilinear propagation of light. It explains why shadows are formed and why we cannot see around corners.
- Formation of shadows: When light is blocked by an opaque object, a shadow is formed behind it. The shape of the shadow depends on the object.
- Reflection of light: Light can bounce back from surfaces like mirrors, allowing us to see images.
- Light does not require a medium: It can travel through a vacuum, such as space.