College Physics
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ISBN: 9780134601823
Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 25, Problem 25CQ
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The process by which light can propagate in a vacuum even when there is no medium for transportation. Explain this to help Jim understand the phenomena.
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