Question

the refractive index of diamond is 2.42.what is the meaning of this statement?

Answer 1

Answer:

The refractive index of diamond is 2.42 suggests that the speed of light in diamond will

reduce by a factor 2.42 as compared to its speed in air.

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Answer 2

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Diamond has a refractive index of 2.42 which means that the speed of light in diamond will reduce by a factor of 2.42 as compared to its speed in the air.

In other words, the speed of light in diamond is 1/2.42 times the speed of light in vacuum.

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