Question

the refractive index of Diamond with respect to glass is 1.6 the absolute refractive index of Glass is 1.5 find the absolute refractive index of diamond

Answer 1

Answer:

2.4

Explanation:

We know that refractive index of medium 1 with respect to medium 2 = speed of light in medium 2 / speed of light in medium 1

Let speed of light in air = x

Let speed of light in diamond = y

Let speed of light in glass = z

Hence, as given,

z/y = 1.6

x/z = 1.5

By multiplying both equations, we get:

x/y = 1.6 × 1.5 = 2.4