Which mechanism allowed Alhazen to accurately describe light refraction in the 11th century?

💡 Explanation

Alhazen used geometric analysis to trace the precise path of light as it refracts through different media, using Euclidean geometry extensively. Therefore precise geometric analysis was key, rather than advanced lens grinding or calculus because those were not available in that era, or based direct solar observation not used widely.

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