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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:52 pm    Post subject: simple question... Reply with quote

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Based on what you know, is it possible for light to have the ability to flatten any object perfectly (completely) without burning it? (posted in the “Chemistry†forum too)
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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Yes. The result is called a "shadow."



 
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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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