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It might bend if it transfers from one medium to another, or when it hits another object. Hope this helps.
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when it is very cold outside
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What happens when light hits something opaque?
the light will stop going straight and it might observe the metrial
How does light rays always travel?
In straight lines (well, "geodesic" might be a better term), and at the speed of light in the medium they're in.
Why the gas hose has to be flat in a Bunsen burner?
because it might catch light to the flame and cause an explosion :)
How do flashlights send a straight beam of light?
They dont, you might of seen that in movies, but in real life they dont, in fact lazers dont even do that.
Does light travel though a medium in a straight cor curved line?
Line travels in straight lines, under the principle of least time, aka Fermat's Principle. Light can be refracted at the boundary between two media meaning the path is bend but both parts of the path remain straight lines. Technically, light follows a space-time geodesic which might be curved, but locally this is too small to detect.
What might cause the speed of light to vary?
The speed of light varies depending on what kind of material it's traveling through. It's fastest when in vacuum, and it's different, and slower, in air, water, alcohol, oil, glass, jello, etc.
What happens when light hits something opaque?
the light will stop going straight and it might observe the metrial
What is light traveling though an object called?
If light travels through an object, it is still called light. If you want to specify, you might say "light travelling through an object".
Heat waves traveling at the speed of light are called?
Heat waves traveling at the speed of light are called RADIATION! :)
How does light rays always travel?
In straight lines (well, "geodesic" might be a better term), and at the speed of light in the medium they're in.
Could a bad electronic flasher cause a light to stay on even with the car off?
You might have a bulb that is burnt out which will cause your signal light or even tail light to stay on
What problems can a loose oil cap cause?
None, it might cause oil to spill on your engine or inside of your hood, or a dash light might come on.
What might cause hesitation problems on a 2001 Mercury Cougar but only when traveling at 32 to 35 mph?
a cylinder misfire might be happening. check your plugs and wires for bad connection
Explain how polarized light is different from non-polarized light.?
In polarized light, the plane of the electrical (and magnetic) oscillations is the same for all photons (particles of light). For example, if the light is traveling away from you, all photons might have electrical oscillations that go up and down.
Why do light waves travel faster in empty air than in matter?
I believe it might be because the light has nothing to reflect off of so it would travel in a straight line
Which adjustment might cause an electric current to flow?
Switch to a light source with a shorter wavelength.... Switch to a light source with a higher frequency
Will a vacuum line leak cause your computer in your 1997 Pontiac grand am to mess up?
It might cause the "check engine" light to come on.
