The Index of Refraction of Diamond Is 2

question 107

Multiple Choice

The index of refraction of diamond is 2.42. This means that a given frequency of light travels

• A)2.42 times faster in air than it does in diamond.
• B)2.42 times faster in diamond than it does in air.
• C)2.42 times faster in vacuum than it does in diamond.
• D)2.42 times faster in diamond than it does in vacuum.
• E)2.42 times faster in vacuum than it does in air.

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