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Speed of light is just one of the fundamental constants and has nothing to do with time or any other quantities. Fields are defining surrounding geometry of time-space.

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The larger the index of refraction the light will bend as it enters?

Yes, that is correct. The index of refraction of a material determines how much light will bend as it enters the material. A higher index of refraction means that the light will bend more as it enters the material.


Where do the light waves change speed from a pencil?

Light waves change speed when they travel from air into the material of the pencil, and then change speed again when they exit the pencil back into the air. This change in speed causes the light waves to refract or bend.


Would refraction still occur if light did not change speed when passing from medium to another?

No, refraction occurs because light changes speed when passing from one medium to another. The change in speed causes the light wave to bend, resulting in refraction. If light did not change speed, refraction would not occur.


What causes the light from far away galaxies to bend?

If the light from a distance galaxy passes near a massive cosmic object, then the gravity of that object will distort space-time. That will cause the light to bend.


If light passes into a material where the speed of light is faster does the light bend torward or away from the boundry between the material?

If light passes into a material where the speed of light is faster, it will bend away from the boundary between the two materials. This occurs because light travels more slowly in denser materials, and when it exits into a less dense medium (where it travels faster), it refracts away from the normal line at the boundary. This behavior is described by Snell's law.

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What are two situation that light bend?

Light can bend when passing through different mediums with varying densities, due to a change in the speed of light. Light can also bend when it travels near massive objects like stars or black holes, due to the distortion of space-time caused by gravity.


How do you make a time machine?

There are 2 prevailing theories, first you have to conquer travel at light speed, or bend time/space to bring points closer together.


When light is traveling fast in a medium which way will it bend?

When light travels fast in a medium, it tends to bend away from the normal. This is known as refraction. Refraction occurs due to the change in speed of light as it moves from one medium to another, causing it to bend towards or away from the normal depending on the speed change.


How does material bend light?

Materials can bend light through a process called refraction. This occurs when light passes through a medium with a different density, causing its speed to change. The change in speed results in the light ray bending as it enters the new medium.


What is light called that appears to bend called?

Light that appears to bend is called refraction. This occurs when light passes from one medium to another, causing a change in its speed and direction.


How do objects bend light?

Objects can bend light through a process called refraction, where light changes speed as it passes through different mediums. This change in speed causes the light to bend. Additionally, the shape and density of an object can also affect how light is bent as it passes through or around the object.


What does time sequencing mean?

According to eistien it is impossible to tell time because time is relevant to which the speed you are traveling.... E=Mc2 mean literally if you travel faster than the speed or light you can bend time so you cannot possibly time sequence


The larger the index of refraction the light will bend as it enters?

Yes, that is correct. The index of refraction of a material determines how much light will bend as it enters the material. A higher index of refraction means that the light will bend more as it enters the material.


Where do the light waves coming from the pencil change speed?

The light waves coming from the pencil change speed when they move from air (faster speed) to the glass or water (slower speed). This change in speed causes the light waves to refract or bend.


What causes light rays to bend when they enter a new medium at an angle?

Light rays bend when they enter a new medium at an angle because they either slow down or speed up. They speed up the most if they are in a vacuum.


Does light bend as it passes through materials?

Yes, light can bend as it passes through materials with different optical densities, a phenomenon known as refraction. This bending of light occurs due to the change in speed of light as it transitions from one medium to another.


Why does light bend when it enters a new medium?

Light changes speed and direction when it enters a new medium due to the change in the medium's refractive index, which is a measure of how much light slows down in the material. This change causes the light to bend because the speed of light is different in each medium it travels through.