A scientist crafted the model to illustrate the behavior of a light ray.

Question

For what reason might a scientist create this model depicting the behavior of a light ray?

(1 point)
Responses

To explain that light travels in a straight line even when transitioning from one material to another.
To explain that light travels in a straight line even when transitioning from one material to another.

To explain that light travels in a straight line until it transitions from one material to another.
To explain that light travels in a straight line until it transitions from one material to another.

To clarify that light follows a curved trajectory even when transitioning from one material to another.
To clarify that light follows a curved trajectory even when transitioning from one material to another.

To clarify that light follows a curved trajectory until it transitions from one material to another.

Answer 1

The most accurate response is:

To explain that light travels in a straight line until it transitions from one material to another.

This statement reflects the principle that light generally travels in straight lines in a homogeneous medium, but when it encounters a different medium (e.g., from air to water), it may change direction due to refraction.