The absolute refractive indices of diamond and glass are respectively 8/3 and 3/2. Find the relative indices of refraction from glass to diamond and from diamond to glass.
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Refractive index from glass to diamond = 1.7
From diamond to glass = 0.5
Explanation:
Given data:
- Absolute refractive index of diamond, air (μ) diamond = 8/3
- Absolute refractive index of glass, air(μ)glass = 3/2
Relative refractive index of diamond w.r.t glass, glassμdiamond is.
g μ d = 8 / 3 ÷ 3 / 2
g μ d = 8 / 3 2 / 3
g μ d = 16 / 9 = 1.7
Refractive index of glass w.e.t diamond:
diamond μ glass = 1 / g μ d = 1 / 1.7 = 0.5
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