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Which statement correctly compares the speed of light? The speed of light through space is much greater than 3 x 108 m/s. The speed of light in glass is much greater than 3 x 108 m/s. The speed of light
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Which statement correctly compares the speed of light?

The speed of light through space is much greater than 3 x 108 m/s.
The speed of light in glass is much greater than 3 x 108 m/s.
The speed of light in glass is faster than the speed of light through space.
The speed of light in glass is slower than the speed of light through space.

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The speed of light in glass is slower than the speed of light through space.

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Glass is more dense than space therefore speed of light slows down.

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