How does the speed of light traveling through a medium (such as air or glass) compare to the speed of light in a vacuum

Keval Bhogayata asked Jun 18, 2023

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Keval Bhogayata asked Jun 18, 2023

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Nothing can travel faster than the speed of light in a vacuum. "Light in a vacuum always travels at the same speed"

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