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When light waves pass through solids, the speed of the wave ___________.

remains the same

decreases

increases

User Somecallitblues
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Answer:

The speed of the wave decreases.

Step-by-step explanation:

When light waves do pass through a medium, any solid, liquid, or gas, the speed of the waves actually decreases. Solids are more dense than liquids, so they decrease the speed of light even more.


(I did the quiz btw!!)

User Kartheek
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It woukd decrease.

I am sure its correct you can trust me becuase I took the test.

User Andrew Tomazos
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