The Speed of Light Always Has the Same Value in a Vacuum

question 338

Multiple Choice

The speed of light always has the same value in a vacuum:

• A) but its speed inside a transparent material depends on the temperature of the material and can be faster or slower than its speed in a vacuum.
• B) as it does in transparent materials.
• C) but is slower in transparent materials such as water and glass.
• D) but is faster in transparent materials such as water and glass.

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