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Light can travel in the form of electromagnetic waves or photons. In a vacuum, light travels at a speed of 299,792 kilometers per second. When light encounters a medium like air, water, or glass, it may be absorbed, reflected, or refracted depending on the properties of the material.
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Can EM waves travel in a vacuum?
Yes, electromagnetic waves can travel in a vacuum because they do not require a medium for propagation. This is why light from the sun can reach Earth through the vacuum of space.
What kind of line does light travel?
Light travels in a straight line. This is known as rectilinear propagation, which means light will continue in a straight path unless it is reflected, refracted, or absorbed by a medium.
Where do light waves travel at their fastest?
Light waves travel at their fastest in a vacuum, where they travel at the speed of light, which is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.
Does light travel through sponge?
No, light cannot travel through sponge material as it is opaque and absorbs or scatters light instead of allowing it to pass through.
How many different directions can a single ray of light travel in?
A single ray of light can travel in infinitely many different directions.
What age deos a girl period normally starts?
Around 12 yrs.
How deos a monkey travel?
Primarily by climbing and swinging through trees.
How long deos it take for heat and light to reach from sun to earth?
8 minutes 19 seconds
Why does Neptune have no life?
Neptune deos not have life because it is to cold and almost no light. Neptune is the farest planet from the sun.
How much deos an electron weigh?
well, its hard to say but it weighs around 0.0000001 grams! very light!
What do they normally travel in?
. What do you mean? What is they?
Can EM waves travel in a vacuum?
Yes, electromagnetic waves can travel in a vacuum because they do not require a medium for propagation. This is why light from the sun can reach Earth through the vacuum of space.
Does the air bag light cause the check engine light to come on?
Not normally.Not normally.
How light will travel from medium air to silver?
Light will not travel into silver.
What can light travel in?
Light can travel in a vacuum or in any transparent material
How far in Light years can a Pulsar travel?
As far as light can travel
How fast does light travel through copper?
Copper is opaque to light - light can not travel though it.
