Question

In which of these mediums do particles of light travel the fastest?

a. a vacuum
b. glass
c. water
d. wood

Answer 1

light travels fastest through a vacuum which means "empty space, void"

Answer 2

a). Vacuum

Step-by-step explanation:

As we know that the refractive index of the medium is defined as

`Refractive \: index = (c)/(v)`

here we know that

c = speed of light in vacuum

v = speed of light in medium

so here we know that

`v = (c)/(\mu)`

so speed will be maximum for that medium for which value of refractive index is minimum

So here from all given options minimum refractive index is for vacuum

so correct answer will be

a). Vacuum