Conceptual Physical Science, Books a la Carte Edition; Modified Mastering Physics with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)

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Author: Paul G. Hewitt, Leslie A. Hewitt

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 11, Problem 89DQ

In a physics study group, a friend declares in an erudite tone that light is the only thing we can see. After a few laughs, tout friend goes on to say that light is a profound connection between electricity and magnetism. Is your friend correct?

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