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Umm...glass is a "solid object" the last time I checked. And no, it's electromagnetic radiation, period -- it's a different wavelength (just like blue is a diff
by SomeCallMeTim 12y ago
Umm...glass is a "solid object" the last time I checked. And no, it's electromagnetic radiation, period -- it's a different wavelength (just like blue is a different wavelength than red).
Look for the reply from the physicist for greater detail as to why you're completely confused, though. I opted out of the Backscatter X-Ray machines due to what seemed like poor science; the MM wave devices may violate privacy, but that's their worst offense.
- shard 12y agoTo be fair, Jamie's is probably thinking of the human body. However, even in that case, you can see that light goes through the human body by holding a flashlight against your palm and seeing the glow on the back side of your hand.