The speed of light in water is 2.25 × 108 ms-1. If the speed of light in vacuum is 3 × 108 ms-1, calculate the refractive index of water.
Given that –
Speed of light in water is = 2.25 × 108 ms-1
Speed of light in vacuum = 3 × 108 ms-1
As we know
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So

The refractive index of water =1.33
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