When would the speed of light decrease?
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When light moves from air into water.
When light moves from air into water.
When light transitions from water to air.
When light transitions from water to air.
When light moves from glass to water.
When light moves from glass to water.
When light transitions from glass to air.
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The speed of light decreases when light moves from a less dense medium to a more dense medium.
In this context, the correct response is:
When light moves from air into water.
This is because air is less dense than water, and thus the speed of light decreases as it enters the water.
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