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No, at least, not typically. For example, a typical glass may have an index of refraction of about 1.5, meaning that the speed of light in the glass is reduced by that factor. This means the speed of light is 200,000 km/sec, still much, much more than the speed of sound.
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Why does light travel more quickly through solids than through gasses?
Light generally doesn't travel faster through solids than through gases. Sound does, but not light.
Does waves travel through solids or liquids faster?
Sound waves travel faster through denser media, like solids, because the molecules are closer together, making it easier to pass the sound from molecule to molecule. Light and other electromagnetic waves travel faster through less dense media, and they travel fastest through a vacuum.
Can light travel through solids liquids and gases?
Yes
Does sound or light travel faster through water?
Light travels much faster than sound, through wood.
What does light travel faster through?
Light travels fastest through vacuum.
What things can light and sound travel through?
sound and light can travel through sound air solids water liquids light wiers lightbubs extentions etc.
Does light travel faster through air or through lens?
Air.
Why do you think sound usually travel fastest through solids but light usually travel slowest through solids?
As you know, light is electromagnetic wave. While sound is mechanical wave, Sound requires a medium to travel, and sound offers best condition for it. While light is enegry packates (photons) and solids hinder its path making it slower.
Does light travel faster through air water vacuum or glass?
it travels faster through air.
Why does light travel slower in solids?
light travels slower because solids are denser than other forms and he particles dont let light pass through them easily
Light travel faster through solid or liquid?
liquid
Does light travel faster through liquid or solid?
liquid
