College Physics
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Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 25, Problem 19CQ
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What is the difference between the following two statements: Light is a wave. Light behaves like a wave. Which one do you think is more accurate and why?
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