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The definition for the index of refraction.
Answer to Problem 1PLA
The index of refraction is the ratio of
Explanation of Solution
The index of refraction or the refractive index of a material is the ratio of speed of light in vacuum to that of the speed of light in the respective material.
Write the formula to find the index of refraction
Here,
Since index of refraction is the ratio of speed, it is a dimensionless number.
Conclusion:
The index of refraction is the ratio of speed of light in vacuum to that of the speed of light in the material.
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