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Light of wavelength `7200Å` in air has a wavelength in glass `(mu=1.5)` equal to:

A

`7200 Å`

B

`4800 Å`

C

`10800 Å`

D

`6000 Å`

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To find the wavelength of light in glass given its wavelength in air and the refractive index of glass, we can use the following relationship: \[ \lambda_{medium} = \frac{\lambda_{air}}{\mu} \] Where: - \(\lambda_{medium}\) is the wavelength in the medium (glass in this case). - \(\lambda_{air}\) is the wavelength in air. - \(\mu\) is the refractive index of the medium. ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Identify the given values:** - Wavelength in air, \(\lambda_{air} = 7200 \, \text{Å}\) - Refractive index of glass, \(\mu = 1.5\) 2. **Apply the formula:** We will substitute the known values into the formula: \[ \lambda_{glass} = \frac{\lambda_{air}}{\mu} = \frac{7200 \, \text{Å}}{1.5} \] 3. **Perform the calculation:** \[ \lambda_{glass} = \frac{7200}{1.5} = 4800 \, \text{Å} \] 4. **Conclusion:** The wavelength of light in glass is \(4800 \, \text{Å}\). ### Final Answer: The wavelength of light in glass is \(4800 \, \text{Å}\). ---
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