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As light from a star spreads out and weakens, do gaps form between the photons?

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Zolol [24]3 years ago

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There are no gaps in space between the photons as they travel. If you were to look at a wave then you'd come to a conclusion that indeed that there aren't any gaps unless they are specifically placed.The light from a distance star indeed spreads out and weakens as it travels, but this just reduces the wave strength and does not introduce gaps.

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As light from a star spreads out and weakens, do gaps form between the photons?