Hertz disproved Theory of which physical substance?
Phlogiston
Caloric
Aether
Miasma
Answer
Aether, a hypothetical substance once believed to permeate the universe, was disproved by Heinrich Hertz's experiments. Hertz demonstrated that electromagnetic waves could travel through a vacuum, contradicting Theory that they required a medium like aether to propagate. This discovery revolutionized physics, leading to the development of wireless communication and the understanding of the nature of light and other electromagnetic radiation.
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