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Why did 19th-century physicists propose the luminiferous ether?

A

Known particles needed a medium, but light crossed space.

B

Known waves travelled instantaneously, but light had finite speed.

C

Known media blocked wave motion, but light crossed space.

D

Known waves needed a medium, but light crossed space.

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The Michelson-Morley experiment (A-level only) Flashcards

  1. A Level
  2. /Physics
  3. /The Michelson-Morley experiment (A-level only)

24 flashcards on AQA A Level Physics The Michelson-Morley experiment (A-level only): the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3.

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