The refractive index of water is \(\frac{4}{3}\). The speed of light in water is
A. \(4 \times 10^8\) m/s
B. \(2 \times 10^8\) m/s
C. \(2.25 \times 10^8\) m/s
D. \(1.33 \times 10^8\) m/s
A. \(4 \times 10^8\) m/s
B. \(2 \times 10^8\) m/s
C. \(2.25 \times 10^8\) m/s
D. \(1.33 \times 10^8\) m/s
Best answer
Answer: C. \(2.25 \times 10^8\) m/s
\(v = \frac{c}{n} = \frac{3 \times 10^8 \times 3}{4} = 2.25 \times 10^8\) m/s.
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