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Explain Fermat's principle in relation to the path of light.
Explain Fermat's principle in relation to the path of light.
Fermat's principle states that light travels between two points along the path that requires the least time, compared to other nearby paths.
What are two principles derived from Fermat's principle?
What are two principles derived from Fermat's principle?
The law of reflection (the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection) and the law of refraction (Snell's law) are derived from Fermat's principle.
What is the significance of Fermat's principle in the study of optics?
What is the significance of Fermat's principle in the study of optics?
Fermat's principle provides a fundamental understanding of how light travels and forms the basis for the laws of reflection and refraction in optics.
