| SUBSTANCE | SPEED OF LIGHT | DENSITY ρ |
| AIR | 3 × 108 m/s | 1.225 kg/m3 |
| WATER | 2.25 × 108 m/s | 1000 kg/m3 |
| GLASS | 2 × 108 m/s | 2500 kg/m3 |
| DIAMOND | 1.25 × 108 m/s | 3500 kg/m3 |