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Absolute and Relative Refractive Index

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The refractive index of water with respect to air is a $^{μ} w$ and a glass with respect to air is a $^{μ} g$ . Express the refractive index of glass with respect to water.

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It can be expressed as (refractive index of glass with respect to water).

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