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Mr.Thesaxman

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on: Jul 13, 2018
In some situations, light behaves as if it were composed of particles rather than having a wavelike nature. What is the name given to light particles?

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What are microbursts?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

photons

Answer to Question 2

Strong surface winds produced by a narrow intense thunderstorm downdraft, capable of producing the same degree of damage as a weak tornado.


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