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What conclusion can be drawn from the Michelson-Morley experiment regarding the ether?.
- A.The ether exists but is undetectable
- B.The ether is a necessary medium for light
- C.The ether does not exist
- D.The ether is only present in certain conditions
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- The ether does not exist
Explanation
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The null result of the Michelson-Morley experiment led to the conclusion that the ether, previously thought to be essential for light propagation, does not exist, paving the way for modern physics and the theory of relativity.
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