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Newton believed that light beams consist of tiny particles. If these beams travel in straight lines, what does that imply about their speed?
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These particles interact with matter, such as when they enter a medium like water. \[ \text{Light particles} \rightarrow \text{Interact with matter} \] Show more…
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