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If the refractive index of glass is 1.5. Find the velocity of light in glass. (Velocity of light in vacuum `= 3 xx 10^(8) m//s`)

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To find the velocity of light in glass given the refractive index, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the relationship between refractive index and velocity of light**: The refractive index (μ) of a medium is defined as the ratio of the speed of light in vacuum (c) to the speed of light in the medium (b). \[ \mu = \frac{c}{b} ...
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