Can Flour Affect the Measurement of Light's Speed?

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of using flour to evaluate the speed of light by scattering light in the air. Participants explore the concept of light scattering and its potential implications for measuring light's velocity. While the idea is intriguing, there is no consensus on the practicality or scientific validity of using flour for this purpose. The conversation also humorously diverges into unrelated topics, such as egg drop soup.

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can we evaluate the velocity of light with the help of flour?
 
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As in allowing the light to be scattered by flour in the air?
 
abhaiitg said:
can we evaluate the velocity of light with the help of flour?

What do you have in mind?? How about egg drop soup??
 

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