Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
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Chapter 23 - Light: Geometric Optics - General Problems - Page 676: 73

Answer

1.58

Work Step by Step

Find the index of refraction using equation 23–4. The speed of light in the material is determined by the given information. $$n=\frac{c}{v}=\frac{3.00\times10^8m/s}{(0.500m)/(2.63\times10^{-9}s)}=1.58$$ Identify the material using Table 23–1; It is light flint glass.
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