Schaum's Outline of College Physics, Twelfth Edition (Schaum's Outlines)
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ISBN: 9781259587399
Author: Eugene Hecht
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 37, Problem 13SP
To determine
The refractive index of the glass if the
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Answer to Problem 13SP
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
The speed of light in glass is
Formula used:
Write the formula for refractive index of a material:
Here,
Explanation:
The expression for refractive index ofa material is
Substitute
Conclusion:
The refractive index of the glass is
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Schaum's Outline of College Physics, Twelfth Edition (Schaum's Outlines)
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