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Observing Light Path Experiment

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What is the aim of the experiment described?

To observe the bending of light

To observe the behavior of a lighted candle

To observe the path of light (correct)

To observe the effect of bending a tube

What material is required for the experiment?

Hollow glass tube

Rubber ball (correct)

Lighted matches

Magnet

What are the observations when the tube is straight?

The flame can be seen (correct)

The flame moves sideways

The flame cannot be seen

The flame is brighter

What conclusion can be drawn from the observations?

Light travels in a straight line Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the tube is bent according to the experiment?

The flame cannot be seen through the tube Signup and view all the answers

Explain what happens to the visibility of the flame when looking through a straight tube compared to a bent tube.

Flame is visible when the tube is straight, but not visible when the tube is bent. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the significance of the observations made regarding the path of light in the experiment.

The observations indicate that light travels in a straight line. Signup and view all the answers

Explain why the flame is visible through the tube when it is straight but not visible when it is bent.

The straight tube allows light to travel in a straight line to the observer's eye, while the bent tube disrupts this path. Signup and view all the answers

What would happen to the visibility of the flame if the tube was twisted instead of being bent?

The flame may still be visible when the tube is twisted, as long as the light path is not obstructed. Signup and view all the answers

Discuss how the concept of light traveling in a straight line is applicable in everyday scenarios.

Examples can include shadows being cast, reflections in mirrors, and how we see objects in a direct line of sight. Signup and view all the answers