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Light propagates rectilinearly, due to...

Light propagates rectilinearly, due to

A

frequency

B

velocity

C

wavelength

D

wave nature.

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D
Light propagates rectilinearly . But it can take a slight turn at obstacles. This property of light is due to its wave nature .
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