PickVidsWhy does light slow down in water?
Why it was recommended
See this video for an explanation of why light travels slower through a medium with an index of refraction greater than one.
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What it covers
Fermilab's Don Lincoln explains why light travels slower in water and glass. He knocks down common wrong explanations such as absorption and re-emission, then gives the. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.
Video details
- Channel
- Fermilab
- Length
- 10 min 24 sec
- Year
- 2019
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