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When light rays pass from water into a certain type of glass the rays refract toward the normal. Compare and contrast the speed of light in water and in glass.?

The speed of light in water is slower than in glass because glass has a higher refractive index. When light rays pass from water into glass, they slow down due to the denser medium, causing them to refract towards the normal. Glass slows down light more than water because of its higher optical density.


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.


Is light faster in glass or water?

Light travels faster in glass than in water. In glass, the speed of light is approximately 200,000 kilometers per second, while in water, it is around 225,000 kilometers per second.


Why does a glass of water make a sound?

When you pour water into a glass, the vibrations from the water hitting the glass walls create sound waves that we hear as sound. The pitch and volume of the sound can vary based on factors such as the speed of pouring, the material of the glass, and the amount of water in the glass.


Would light travel the fastest through water glass or air?

It is not. The speed of light in any material is inversely proportional to the refractive index of that material. The refractive index of glass depends on the glass and so the speed of light varies between 156 and 204 million metres per second. By contrast, the speed of light in vacuum is nearly 300 million metres per second.Even in pure water ice, light travels at nearly 229 million metres per second. So there is no evidence whatsoever to support the question's claim of "fastest through glass".

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When light rays pass from water into a certain type of glass the rays refract toward the normal. Compare and contrast the speed of light in water and in glass.?

The speed of light in water is slower than in glass because glass has a higher refractive index. When light rays pass from water into glass, they slow down due to the denser medium, causing them to refract towards the normal. Glass slows down light more than water because of its higher optical density.


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What is the difference in the speed of light in air, water, and glass?

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Where will be speed of light minimum-water or air or vacuum or glass?

The speed of light is minimum in Glass. It is because light travels at minimum speed in solids.


Does the speed of light minimum in air or water or glass or vacuum?

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Why does a piece of glass float in mercury but sinks in water?

Glass floats in mercury because mercury is much denser than glass, creating a buoyant force that allows the glass to float. In contrast, water is less dense than glass, causing the glass to sink due to its higher density. The buoyant force in water is not enough to support the heavier glass object.


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Is light faster in glass or water?

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