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What happens to the speed of light when it passes from air into glass?
What happens to the speed of light when it passes from air into glass?
- The speed of light becomes zero
- The speed of light increases
- The speed of light remains the same
- The speed of light decreases (correct)
Which of the following best describes the behavior of light in a vacuum?
Which of the following best describes the behavior of light in a vacuum?
- Light travels at a slower speed in a vacuum
- Light travels at the fastest speed in a vacuum (correct)
- Light does not travel in a vacuum
- Light travels at the same speed in a vacuum as in air
In the context of light, which phenomenon is responsible for the formation of rainbows?
In the context of light, which phenomenon is responsible for the formation of rainbows?
- Reflection
- Diffraction
- Interference
- Refraction (correct)
What is the color of light with the shortest wavelength in the visible spectrum?
What is the color of light with the shortest wavelength in the visible spectrum?