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if the speed of light in water is 2.25 into108/ s and the speed in vacuum is 3 into 108 n calculate therefraction index of water​

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The refractive index of water is 4/3 and speed of light in air is 3*108m/s. Find the speed of light in water.

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Given, refractive index of water = 4/3

Speed of light in air = 3 x 10^8

Let, speed of light in water = s

Now, using formula,

Refractive index = speed of light in air/ speed of light in medium(given)

4/3 = 3 x 10^8 / s

s = 9 x 10^8 / 4 [cross multiplying]

s = 2.25 x 10^8 m/sec