University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321973615
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-361-0

Chapter 37 - Relativity - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1247: Q37.11

Answer

Einstein's second postulate is not violated.

Work Step by Step

Einstein's second postulate deals with the speed of light in vacuum. In this situation, we are talking about the speed of light in another medium, water.
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