find the refractive index of a diamond whose critical angle is 24

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RI of diamond,
$μ = \frac{1}{\sin θ_{c}} = \frac{1}{\sin (24^{0})} = 2.46$

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find the refractive index of a diamond whose critical angle is 24

RI of diamond, μ=1sinθc=1sin240=2.46

RI of diamond,
$μ = \frac{1}{\sin θ_{c}} = \frac{1}{\sin (24^{0})} = 2.46$