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The absolute refractive indices of glass and water are `(3)/(2) and (4)/(3)` respectively. If the
speed of light is `2xx10^(8) m//s`, calucalate the speed of light in (i) vacuum, (ii) water.

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To solve the problem, we will follow these steps: ### Given Data: - Absolute refractive index of glass, \( n_g = \frac{3}{2} \) - Absolute refractive index of water, \( n_w = \frac{4}{3} \) - Speed of light in a medium (not vacuum), \( v = 2 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s} \) ### Step 1: Calculate the Speed of Light in Vacuum ...
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