The Speed of Light in Material a Is 1

question 83

Multiple Choice

The speed of light in material A is 1.4 times as large as it is in material B. What is the ratio of the refractive indices, n_A/n_B, of these materials?

• A)1.4
• B)1.2
• C)1.0
• D)0.80
• E)0.71

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