What Did Michelson Conclude from the Results of His Famous

question 49

Multiple Choice

What did Michelson conclude from the results of his famous experiment?

• A)The ether does not exist.
• B)The speed of light is the same in all reference frames.
• C)The speed of light is constant relative to the ether.
• D)Earth moves relative to the ether.
• E)Earth does not move relative to the ether.

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Definitions:

Bromine Water

A solution of bromine in water, used as a reagent to test for the presence of unsaturation in organic compounds.

Monosaccharides

The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of single sugar molecules like glucose and fructose, that serve as energy sources.

Reducing Sugars

Sugars capable of acting as reducing agents, having free aldehyde or ketone groups that allow them to reduce other compounds, commonly tested by Benedict's or Fehling's solution.

Ketose

A type of monosaccharide (simple sugar) where the carbonyl group is a ketone, found in several biochemical pathways.