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Visible light slows down by a VERY small amount when in air, compared to its speed in a vacuum. It slows down a bit more passing through water, still more passing through glass, and quite a bit passing through a cut diamond (this is what gives a diamond it's "fire"). None of these "slowdowns", however are remotely enough for us to actually be aware of.
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Is the speed of light slower in air or in a vacuum?
Speed of light is max. in vaccum and slower in air.
What is the difference in the speed of light in air, water, and glass?
The speed of light is fastest in air, slower in water, and slowest in glass.
Compared to air the speed of light in water is?
The speed of light in water is about 25% slower than in air. This is due to water's higher density and refractive index, which causes light to propagate more slowly.
Does Light moves slower through water than through air?
Yes, light moves slower through water than through air because water has a higher refractive index than air. This causes light to bend more when it enters water, resulting in a slower speed.
Is the light travels SLOWER in air than water is the best explanation why the pencil appears broken at the boundary air and water?
Yoiu can explain that observation with the difference of the speed of light in air and in water. But in fact, the speed is FASTER in air and SLOWER in water.
Is the speed of sound equal to an electromagnetic wave?
No, speed of sound in air is much slower than the speed of light in vacuum.
Does light speed up or slow down when it leaves water into the air?
The speed of light in air is almost but not quite the same as its speed in vacuum,whereas its speed in water is about 25% less.So when light passes from air into water, its speed drops by about 25% .
How does light change speed from glass to air?
In glass, light will go somewhat slower than in a vacuum. Air is almost like a vacuum, with respect to the speed of light - some difference still exists, though.In glass, light will go somewhat slower than in a vacuum. Air is almost like a vacuum, with respect to the speed of light - some difference still exists, though.In glass, light will go somewhat slower than in a vacuum. Air is almost like a vacuum, with respect to the speed of light - some difference still exists, though.In glass, light will go somewhat slower than in a vacuum. Air is almost like a vacuum, with respect to the speed of light - some difference still exists, though.
Is this true or false that light moves slower through water than through air?
Yes it is true. If c is the speed of light in air then in water it will be 3/4 of c Hence refractive index of water = speed of light in air/speed of light in water So refractive index = 4/3 = 1.333
Is light slower in air or water or a vacuum and Why?
Light travels fastest in a vacuum because there are no particles to interact with and slow it down. It travels slower in air and even slower in water due to the presence of molecules that can scatter and absorb light, causing it to travel at a reduced speed.
Which factors affect the velocity of light?
The speed of light in a vacuum is constant. Otherwise, the speed of light will depend on what materials it travels through. For example, the speed of light in air is similar to the speed of light in a vacuum; in water, it is quite a bit slower.
In which medium is the speed of light a maximum?
The speed of light is a maximum in a vacuum. In other media, such as air or water, the speed of light is slower due to interactions with the medium's particles.
