Which of these statements is not true concerning the nature of light?
A) Light has both particle and wave characteristics.
B) Particles of light are collectively called photons.
C) Light travels faster in space than it does on Earth.
D) The wave nature of light has both a magnetic component and an electrical component.
E) The wavelength of light is inversely proportional to the frequency of light.

Question

Which of these statements is not true concerning the nature of light?
A) Light has both particle and wave characteristics.
B) Particles of light are collectively called photons.
C) Light travels faster in space than it does on Earth.
D) The wave nature of light has both a magnetic  component and an electrical component.
E) The wavelength of light is inversely proportional to the frequency of light.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Light always moves at the same speed, which is the speed of light, in both space and on Earth. Therefore, the statement that light travels faster in space than it does on Earth is not true.

Which of These Statements Is Not True Concerning the Nature