Theindex of refraction of a special type of glass.
Answer to Problem 103A
The refractive index of the given piece of glass is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The
Formula used:
The ratio of speed of light in vacuum to the speed of light in any given medium gives the refractive index of that medium, which can be expressed mathematically as
Calculation:
The speed of light in the glass is
Substituting these parameters in (1), the refractive index of glass is obtained as,
Conclusion:
Therefore, the refractive index of the special type of glass is 1.714.
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