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← HistoryWhich mechanism causes image displacement in Alhazen's pinhole observations?
A)Rectilinear propagation of light✓
B)Diffraction around small apertures
C)Chromatic aberration in glass
D)Wave interference effects at focus
💡 Explanation
Image displacement occurs because light travels in straight lines via rectilinear propagation; therefore, the image is inverted and shifted relative to the object position, rather than scattering via diffraction or facing chromatic issues.
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