Chapter 35: Q5P (page 1074)
How much faster, in meters per second, does light travel in sapphire than in diamond? See Table 33-1.
Short Answer
The difference in speed is .
Chapter 35: Q5P (page 1074)
How much faster, in meters per second, does light travel in sapphire than in diamond? See Table 33-1.
The difference in speed is .
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