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If a material has an index of refraction of 1.61, Determine the speed of light through this medium

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Vespertilio Vespertilio
  • 17-07-2019

Answer:

1.86 x 10^8 m/s

Explanation:

n = 1.61

The formula for the refractive index is given by

n = speed of light in vacuum / speed of light in material

n = c / v

v = c / n

v = (3 x 10^8) / 1.61

v = 1.86 x 10^8 m/s

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