Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 23 - Light: Geometric Optics - Problems - Page 674: 27

Answer

1.62

Work Step by Step

Find the index of refraction using equation 23–4. $$n=\frac{c}{v}=\frac{c}{0.82v_{water}}$$ $$=\frac{c}{0.82c/n_{water}}=\frac{ n_{water}}{0.82}$$ $$=\frac{1.33}{0.82}=1.62$$
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