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" the refractive index of diamond is 2.42 ". WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS STATEMENT ?

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Refractive index = (speed of light in vacuum)/(Speed of light in medium)

The statement means: speed of light in diamond if 1/2.42 times the speed of light in vacuum.


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