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Why doesn't light travel as straight or far in water as in air?
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∙ 11y ago
There are more things for the light waves to bounce off of in water, so light can not travel in a straight line or as far.
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∙ 11y ago
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Did the light travel in a straight path through the air before it reached the bowl of water?
Light always travels in a straight line. It's direction can be changed, by reflection or refraction, but it does not bend.
Light traveling through the air moves in a straight line an object viewed through water looks different because the light rays that travel through water are what?
BENT
How can you prove that light travels in straight line?
Light is a lot like water or any other liquid. It will travel where ever it is directed until it hits a solid opaque object.
Is it possible to travel at the speed of light in water?
The speed of light in water is less than the speed of light in space. Only light can travel at the speed of light.
How do light waves travel as they enter the water?
they travel smoothly
Is the path of light in water straight?
Yes. But the path of light across the water/air boundary is not.
How fast can light travel in water?
The speed of light in water is about 225,400 kilometres per second.
What do light waves travel more through when they enter water?
they travel faster. Light waves travel more QUICKLY as they enter water. ^^ whoever done this;; thanks! i really needed the answer....
Light waves travel more as they enter water?
yes they travel faster :)
When light passes from water to air the light rays are what?
If you are referring to a situation in which light is reflected from water back into the air, then the light rays are "polarized." All light rays travel in straight lines, but polarized light is light that enters a medium from many directions, but are exited (reflected or refracted or merely cut out, like in sunglasses) in one direction.
Can light waves travel better in water or air?
Since air has a lower optical density than water, light waves can travel faster in air.
Does light travel slower threw water?
Yes, light travels slower in water than in air.
