Does light speed up or slow down when it leaves water into the air?

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2026-07-14 10:45

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The speed of light in air is almost but not quite the same as its speed in vacuum,
whereas its speed in water is about 25% less.

So when light passes from air into water, its speed drops by about 25% .

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