Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

A _______ beam is one whose rays remain the same distance apart.

  1. convergent

  2. divergent

  3. parallel

  4. perpendicular
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A parallel beam consists of light rays that never converge or diverge - they remain the same distance apart. Convergent beams meet at a point, divergent beams spread out, and perpendicular describes an angle relationship between beams, not a beam type.

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