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Properties of Light — Quiz

Question 6 • Physical Science

Which statement correctly compares the speed of light?

Answer
A
The speed of light in glass is faster than the speed of light through space.
B
The speed of light in glass is much greater than 3 meters meters per second .
C
The speed of light through space is much greater than 3 meters meters per second .
D
The speed of light in glass is slower than the speed of light through space.

Explanation

Light travels fastest through a vacuum, such as space, at about 300 million meters per second. In glass, interactions with the material make light travel more slowly. Therefore, the statement that light in glass is slower than light through space is correct.

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