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PHY 104 Reflection and Refraction of Light Objective Question
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Question

The index of refraction (n) of a medium is defined as the ratio of what two quantities?
Options
A The speed of light in the medium to the speed of light in vacuum.
B The wavelength of light in vacuum to the wavelength of light in the medium.
C The speed of light in vacuum to the speed of light in the medium.
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D The frequency of light in vacuum to the frequency of light in the medium.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 36 defines the index of refraction: 'The index of refraction of the medium is the ratio of the speed of light in vacuum to the speed of light in the medium: n = c/v.'

Hint

Recall that the speed of light in a vacuum, 'c', is the maximum speed.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Reflection and Refraction of Light
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 25 of 947
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