An Introduction to Physical Science
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Author: James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres
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Chapter 7.2, Problem 7.1CE
(a)
To determine
The speed of light in the vacuum.
(b)
To determine
The speed of light in the air.
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