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If the refractive index of medium b with...

If the refractive index of medium b with respect to medium a and that of medium c with respect to medium b are given, then the refractive index of a medium c with respect to a medium a can be found by using the relation
`n_(ca)=n_(ba)xx`____.

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To find the refractive index of medium C with respect to medium A (n_CA), given the refractive index of medium B with respect to medium A (n_BA) and the refractive index of medium C with respect to medium B (n_CB), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Definitions**: - The refractive index of medium B with respect to medium A is given as \( n_{BA} \). - The refractive index of medium C with respect to medium B is given as \( n_{CB} \). - We want to find the refractive index of medium C with respect to medium A, denoted as \( n_{CA} \). ...
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