Experiments to Measure the Properties of the Luminiferous Aether Were

question 3

Multiple Choice

Experiments to measure the properties of the luminiferous aether were problematic for scientists in the early 20th century because there was no evidence for:

• A) the motion of observers relative to the aether.
• B) absorption as light traveled through the aether.
• C) emission of light from the aether.
• D) gravitational effects of the aether.

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