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With the huge distances between atoms, relative to the size of the atoms, why aren’t photon packets able to travel through most “solids”? Why are those same photon packets able to travel through many liquids?
quantumh2o said:With the huge distances between atoms, relative to the size of the atoms, why aren’t photon packets able to travel through most “solids”? Why are those same photon packets able to travel through many liquids?
Light cannot pass through solids because solid materials have tightly packed particles that do not allow for the movement of light. In order for light to pass through a material, the particles must be able to vibrate and move, which is not possible in solids.
No, light cannot go through all types of solids. Materials such as glass, water, and air are considered transparent because their particles are loosely packed and allow for the movement of light. However, materials such as wood, metal, and stone are considered opaque because their particles are tightly packed and do not allow light to pass through.
Liquids and gases have particles that are more spread out compared to solids, allowing for the movement of light. In liquids, the particles are able to slide past each other, while in gases, the particles are constantly moving and have large spaces between them. This allows for light to easily pass through these materials.
Yes, there are some materials that can be considered translucent, meaning they allow some light to pass through. These materials have particles that are more loosely packed compared to solids, but not as much as transparent materials. Examples of translucent materials include frosted glass and wax paper.
If light were able to pass through solids, it would make it difficult for us to see and distinguish objects. Light reflects off of objects, allowing us to see them. If light were able to pass through solids, it would not reflect off of objects and we would not be able to see them clearly. This would greatly impact our ability to navigate and understand the world around us.