Identify which phase of matter would transmit light waves the fastest, and why? A) The gas would transmit the fastest because the particles move the fastest. B) The solid would transmit the fastest because the particles are closest together. C) The liquid would transmit the fastest because the particles are the most freely moving. D) The gas would transmit the fastest because there are the fewest particles to interfere with the waves.

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Keenan

11 August, 02:12

Identify which phase of matter would transmit light waves the fastest, and why? A) The gas would transmit the fastest because the particles move the fastest. B) The solid would transmit the fastest because the particles are closest together. C) The liquid would transmit the fastest because the particles are the most freely moving. D) The gas would transmit the fastest because there are the fewest particles to interfere with the waves.

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Ralph Hopkins · Answer 1

Light is actually both a particle and a wave. It is essentially made of particles called photons which move or flow in waves. Due to it being a particle, its movement can also be hindered by other particles, hence the answer is:

D) The gas would transmit the fastest because there are the fewest particles to interfere with the waves.