The refractive index of dense flint glass is 1.65 and that of alcohol is 1.36, both with respect to air. What is the refractive index of flint glass with respect to alcohol?

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Solution

Refractive index of flint glass = $η_{1}$ = 1.65

Refractive index of alcohol = $η_{2}$ = 1.36

Therefore

Refractive index of flint glass with respect to alcohol = $\frac{1.65}{1.36}$ = 1.21

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Q. With respect to air, the refractive index of a flint glass and alcohol is

1.65

and

1.36

respectively. The refractive index of the flint glass with respect to alcohol is_______.

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1.65

and

1.36

respectively. Calculate the refractive index of the flint glass with respect to alcohol.

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The refractive index of dense flint glass is 1.65 and that of alcohol is 1.36, both with respect to air. What is the refractive index of flint glass with respect to alcohol?

Refractive index of flint glass = η1 = 1.65 Refractive index of alcohol = η2 = 1.36 Therefore Refractive index of flint glass with respect to alcohol = 1.651.36 = 1.21

Refractive index of flint glass = $η_{1}$ = 1.65

Refractive index of alcohol = $η_{2}$ = 1.36

Therefore

Refractive index of flint glass with respect to alcohol = $\frac{1.65}{1.36}$ = 1.21