College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
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Chapter 22 - Reflection and Refraction of Light - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 772: 6

Answer

(d) all of the preceding.

Work Step by Step

The index of refraction $n= \frac{c}{v}=\frac{wavelength\,\, in \,\,vacuum}{wavelength\,\, in\,\, the\,\, medium}$ Therefore, since v is always less than c in any medium, n is always greater than or equal to 1. Also, the index is inversely proportional the speed of light in the medium and also to the wavelength of light in the medium. So, (d) all of the preceding is correct.
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