Verified Solution Science Light – Reflection and Refraction

Light enters from air into glass having refractive index 1.50. What is the speed of light in the glass? (Speed of light in vacuum is 3 x 10⁸ m/s).

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  • A2.0 x 10⁸ m/s
  • B3.0 x 10⁸ m/s
  • C4.5 x 10⁸ m/s
  • D1.5 x 10⁸ m/s
Explanation

Refractive index n = c/v, where c is the speed of light in vacuum and v is the speed of light in the medium. Given n = 1.50 and c = 3 x 10⁸ m/s. So, v = c/n = (3 x 10⁸ m/s) / 1.50 = 2.0 x 10⁸ m/s.

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