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What makes light "glow"?
Hi,
First post from a newbie... so forgive the naivety...
Light is described as an electromagnetic wave/particle... but what actually gives light its "brightness", allowing it to illuminate the surroundings through which it travels?
Also, another question if i may... I know that the speed of light, 186,000 miles per second, refers to light speed in a vacuum, however is the speed of light on Earth (through air that is) much different? How much slower is it?
Thanks in advance for all your help.
Hi,
First post from a newbie... so forgive the naivety...
Light is described as an electromagnetic wave/particle... but what actually gives light its "brightness", allowing it to illuminate the surroundings through which it travels?
Also, another question if i may... I know that the speed of light, 186,000 miles per second, refers to light speed in a vacuum, however is the speed of light on Earth (through air that is) much different? How much slower is it?
Thanks in advance for all your help.