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If you shine light through a different medium, its speed will change. It's faster in a vacuum than in air, which is faster than in a denser gas, etc.

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The speed of a wave of sound or light can be changed by altering the medium through which it travels. For sound waves, the speed can be changed by changing the temperature, density, or composition of the medium. For light waves, the speed can be changed by changing the refractive index of the medium.


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Can the wavelength of a wave be changed?

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Why does light have a speed?

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How does the speed of a photon compare with the speed of an electromagnetic wave?

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What are four ways a 'wave' can be changed?

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What is the speed of a light wave that travels at 900000000m in 3 seconds?

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How can you change the frequency of a wave?

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