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The refractive index of glass is 1.5. Calculate the speed of light in glass. The speed of light in air is `3.0 xx 10^(8) ms^(-1)`.

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To solve the problem of calculating the speed of light in glass given the refractive index and the speed of light in air, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Values:** - Refractive index of glass (μ) = 1.5 - Speed of light in air (C) = \(3.0 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s}\) ...
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