Complete the correlation: Travel of light in a straight path : Rectilinear propagation :: Bouncing back of…

Complete the correlation: Travel of light in a straight path : Rectilinear propagation :: Bouncing back of light from a smooth surface : ___
  1. Dispersion
  2. Reflection
  3. Refraction
  4. Absorption

Solution

Rectilinear propagation describes light traveling in straight paths, while reflection refers to the bouncing back of light from surfaces.

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