Physics, asked by kinjalsingh7336, 7 months ago

The refractive index of transparent medium is greater than one because

Answers

Answered by ms8120584

as refractive index of medium is inversely proportional to speed of light in the medium. As refractive index of vacuum is 1, speed of light is always greater in vacuum as compared to transparent medium. Hence, refractive index of transparent medium is always greater than one.

Previous Question

Next Question

Similar questions

Math, 3 months ago

compare the following numbers. a. 1198__1510 b. 3300__3300 ...

Math, 3 months ago

cost of a dozen ball is Rs240. then cost of one ball is ?

Physics, 3 months ago

1. Describe with the help of diagrams the nature, size and position of the images formed in case of concave mirror when the object is placed : (a) between pole and focus (b) Beyond the centre of curvature.

Math, 7 months ago

Under root 49 × under root 49...

History, 7 months ago

Napoleon's administrative measures had created out of countless small principalities a confederation of 39 states. Give reasons...

Chemistry, 10 months ago

What is element how are they broadly grouped?

English, 10 months ago

factorise 2x4+3x2-28...

Science, 10 months ago

Tick () the correct word. 1. Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates/fat 2. Saliva/water helps in the digestion of carbohydrates in mouth. 3. Useful substances from the digested food enter the blood vessels in the large intestine/small intestine. 4. Vitamin C is easily destroyed by cooling/heating. 5. Pickles can be preserved by boiling/canning and bottling...