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mrbearing
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Hi guys, first ever post.
My question is if light travels at the same speed regardless of its wavelength, doesn't this statement seem to contradict itself?
If the light simply traveled in a straight line then sure, but different wavelengths i would think mean that a greater distance would have to be travelled, if it was going the same speed in one direction as light with a shorter wavelength. Ofcourse maybe i have misinterpreted something as i am not super educated on the subject (I have a HNC in electrical engineering) and obviously light has all sorts of properties that are unique to it. Is there a flaw in my question or is there something else at play?
Very good forum btw everyone!
My question is if light travels at the same speed regardless of its wavelength, doesn't this statement seem to contradict itself?
If the light simply traveled in a straight line then sure, but different wavelengths i would think mean that a greater distance would have to be travelled, if it was going the same speed in one direction as light with a shorter wavelength. Ofcourse maybe i have misinterpreted something as i am not super educated on the subject (I have a HNC in electrical engineering) and obviously light has all sorts of properties that are unique to it. Is there a flaw in my question or is there something else at play?
Very good forum btw everyone!