The RI of the diamond is 2.41. What is the speed of light in a diamond?

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Solution

RI of diamond = speed of light in air /speed of light in diamond
=> µ_diamond =C / V_diamond
=> V_{diamond =}C / µ_diamond = (3 x 10^8) / 2.41 m/s = 1.24 x 10^8 m/s

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