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Light waves differ fundamentally from either water waves or sound waves because?
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Sound and water waves are mechanical and therefore need a medium. Light is an electromagnetic wave which travels as a particle-wave, so it does not need a medium to travel through.
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Do brine shrimps like light?
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The light is on because the alternator is not putting out the required voltage. Either the belt is broken, loose, or the alternator is defective.
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Normally, light colored igneous rocks are less dense compared to dark colored igneous rocks. This is because the light colored rocks have a less iron in them.
