On Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:09:59 -0800 (PST), Keith Dysart
wrote:

Do photons also explain how sound can move
at a 1000 ft/s, while the air molecules barely
move at all?

No, because those are called Phonons.

No? Not clear then why they are needed for
electrons.

Phonons and Photons both interact with Electrons as well as with each
other.

Following Cecil's fluff isn't very productive.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC