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The time taken by the light to travel from the star Alpha Centauri to Earth.
Answer to Problem 33A
Vibrating electrons presents in atom and molecules that emits light.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction: Light is
Explanation: The electron presents in Atoms and molecules become excited by absorbing energy, and it also vibrates at distinctive frequencies. These vibrations of electron emit light.
Conclusion: Light is emitted by the atoms and molecules when the electrons vibrate.
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