Red light and blue light move through space. Red light has a wavelength of 700 nm; blue light has a wavelength of 400 nm. Questions 6-8 compare the two kinds of light moving through space. (1 nm = 10-9 m)     Does the red light or the blue light move faster?

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Red light and blue light move through space. Red light has a wavelength of 700 nm; blue light has a wavelength of 400 nm. Questions 6-8 compare the two kinds of light moving through space. (1 nm = 10-9 m)

 

 

  1. Does the red light or the blue light move faster?

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Two students discuss the answer to question #6.
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