The speed of light in water is 2.25 x 10^8m/s. If the speed of light in vacuum be 3 x 10^8m/s, calculate the refractive index of water.

Aaliyah Hubbard

Aaliyah Hubbard

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2023-02-15

The speed of light in water is 2.25 × 10 8 m/s. If the speed of light in vacuum be 3 × 10 8 m/s, calculate the refractive index of water.

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Cheyenne Lynn

Cheyenne Lynn

Beginner2023-02-16Added 10 answers

n = c v n = 3 × 10 8 2.25 × 10 8 n = 1.33

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