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

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Answered by shailacharles04

Explanation:

This means that the speed of light in diamond will reduce by a factor of 2.42 as compared to its speed in air. ... In other words, the speed of light in diamond is 1/2.42 times the speed of light in vacuum.

Answered by Anonymous

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It means that speed of light in diamond is 2.42 times slower than speed of light in air.

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The refractive index of diamond is 2.42. What is the meaning of this statement?​

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