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How does the speed of visible light compare with the speed of gamma rays when both speeds are measured in a vacuum?
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∙ 12y ago
The speed of light in glass is the reciprocal of the refractive index of the glass or 1/(refractive index). Not all glass is the same: its refractive index can range from less than 1.5 for Pyrex (a borosilicate glass) to more than 1.9 for (impure) flint glass. This means the speed of light in glass can range between 0.52 and 0.68 of its speed in vacuum.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 6y agoThe speed of light in a vacuum is the same for all light, regardless of the frequency of that light. Thus, all visible light travels at the same speed, and gamma rays (which are of a much higher frequency) will travel at that speed as well.
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∙ 6y agoBoth are electromagnetic waves; both move at the same speed, the so-called "speed of light".
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∙ 12y agoThey are the same speed.
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How the speed of visible light compare with gamma rays when both speeds are measured in a vacuum?
Visible light and gamma rays are different parts of the full spectrum of light. Since they are really both just light, they travel at the same speed, the speed of light. 186,000 miles per second.
How does the speed of a radio compare to the speed of visible light?
Radio waves and light are the same exact physical phenomenon, and differ only in their wavelength (frequency). Their speeds are identical.
What does hg unit of measure stand for?
hg is a measurement of Vacuum measured in Inches of Murcury.
What can radio waves do that visible light cannot?
Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.
What type of electromagnetic waves are visible?
types include (in order of increasing frequency and decreasing wavelength): radio waves, microwaves, terahertz radiation, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays and gamma rays
How does the speed of infrared radiation compare with the speed of x- rays when both speeds are measured in a vacuum?
If both speeds are measured in the same medium, whether it be vacuum, water, or jello, then they are equal.
How does the speed of microwaves compare to the speed of visible light when measured in a vacuum?
They are equal.
How does the speed of infrared radiation compare with the speed of x rays when both speeds are measured in a vacuum?
They are the same.
How does the speed of visible light compare with the speed of gamma rays when both speeds are maeasured in a vacuum?
If both of them are in the same substance, then their speeds are equal.
How does the speed of light compare with the speed of gamma rays when both speeds are measured in a vacuum?
Same speed - light and gamma rays are both electromagnetic waves, but with different frequencies.
Is visible light faster than radio waves in a vacuum?
No. Their speeds are identical.
How the speed of visible light compare with gamma rays when both speeds are measured in a vacuum?
Visible light and gamma rays are different parts of the full spectrum of light. Since they are really both just light, they travel at the same speed, the speed of light. 186,000 miles per second.
How does the speed of a radio compare to the speed of visible light?
Radio waves and light are the same exact physical phenomenon, and differ only in their wavelength (frequency). Their speeds are identical.
What is vacuum measured in?
vacuum is measured in pressure. To get a vacuum you need a negative pressure. that would be inches of mercury hg
Is vaccuum visible?
A vacuum is not visible, as it is an absence of matter. Matter must exist to be seen, and so a vacuum cannot be seen.
How vacuum advance works?
at cruising speeds you will be in a high vacuum situation that advances the timing for better economy.
How does the sped of radio wave compare with speed of tv waves when both measured in vacuum?
Both radio waves and tv waves are electromagnetic waves. So both have the same speed in vacuum. Of course radio waves are of lower frequency compared to that of tv waves.
