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Chapter 26, Problem 51P

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Problem 51P

Find the ratio of the speed of light in water to the speed of light in diamond.

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QUESTION:

Problem 51P

Find the ratio of the speed of light in water to the speed of light in diamond.

ANSWER:

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Here we need to determine the ratio of speed of light in water to the speed of light in diamond.

The refractive index in given substance is given by,

                                        

Where and is the speed of light in given substance and speed of light in vacuum.

We have,

                                        ……...1

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