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What is the speed of light in air?- any of these can be correct depending on the air temperature- 2.00x108 m/s- 3.00x108 m/s- 2.89x108 m/s

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Light is an electromagnetic wave, and because of that, it doesn't need any material medium to propagate.

Also, the speed of light is not affected by temperature.

The speed of light in air is a constant value, equal to 3 * 10^8 m/s.

Therefore the correct option is the third one.

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