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Question 1
The diagram shows the propagation of two wave pulses through different media. Wave pulse P travels through a vacuum and wave pulse Q travels through steel. Both pulses are initiated simultaneously at t = 0 s and travel a distance of 3,000 km.
What key difference between the two waves explains the observed arrival times?
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Question 2
What key feature contrasts the speed of light in a vacuum with the speed of mechanical waves?
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Question 3
What key difference exists between the speed of light waves and the speed of mechanical waves?
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