Explain why the speed of light is lower than
3.0 × 108 m/s as it goes through different media.
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the molecules are forced to vibrate. that vib causes re emission. speed of emiited waves less than in vac.
Answer:
Explanation:
In a vacuum, there are no atoms or particles that interfere with the path of light. However, in other media, the speed of light is lower than 3.0 × 108 m/s because the wave is continuously absorbed and re-emitted by each atom in its path. The differences in speed are due to the composition of the medium and the density of the particles in the medium.
