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Things You Thought You Knew – Faster Than Light

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Exploring Cherenkov Radiation and the Periodic Table

This chapter delves into the intriguing phenomenon of Cherenkov radiation, highlighting its similarity to sonic booms and the implications of faster-than-light travel. Additionally, it explores the periodic table of elements, discussing elemental identity, the role of protons, and the discovery and synthesis of new elements by chemists.

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