If the speed of light in a medium is 2/3rd the speed of light in a vacuum, find the refractive index if the medium.

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Let's speed of light in vacuum = c

Refractive index= Speed of light in vacuum/speed of light in medium = c / 2/3 × c

Refractive index = 3/2 = 1.5

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If the speed of light in a medium is 2/3rd the speed of light in a vacuum, find the refractive index if the medium.

Dear Student Let's speed of light in vacuum = c Refractive index= Speed of light in vacuum/speed of light in medium = c / 2/3 × c Refractive index = 3/2 = 1.5 Regards

Dear Student
Let's speed of light in vacuum = c

Refractive index= Speed of light in vacuum/speed of light in medium = c / 2/3 × c

Refractive index = 3/2 = 1.5

Regards