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:

Major Organic Product

The principal compound resulting from an organic chemical reaction, often the one present in the greatest amount or yield.

Reaction

An operation in which different substances amalgamate, producing new variants with altered traits.

Dipropyl Ether

An organic compound that is a type of ether in which two propyl groups are attached to the same oxygen atom.

Cleavage

The breaking or splitting of a chemical bond in a molecule, leading to the formation of two or more smaller molecules or fragments.