The absolute refractive index of turpentine oil is 1.47 and that of alcohol is 1.36. Find the refractive index of turpentine oil with respect to alcohol. In which of these media, will light travel faster?

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Refractive index of turpentine oil with respect to alcohol
$=Refractive index of turpentine oilRefractive index of alcohol=1.471.36=1.08$
Since the refractive index of alcohol is less than that of turpentine oil, light will travel faster in alcohol.

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The absolute refractive index of turpentine oil is 1.47 and that of alcohol is 1.36. Find the refractive index of turpentine oil with respect to alcohol. In which of these media, will light travel faster?

Refractive index of turpentine oil with respect to alcohol =Refractive index of turpentine oilRefractive index of alcohol=1.471.36=1.08 Since the refractive index of alcohol is less than that of turpentine oil, light will travel faster in alcohol.

Refractive index of turpentine oil with respect to alcohol
$=Refractive index of turpentine oilRefractive index of alcohol=1.471.36=1.08$
Since the refractive index of alcohol is less than that of turpentine oil, light will travel faster in alcohol.