Concept explainers
(A)
The
Answer to Problem 36QAP
The speed of light in ice is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Speed of light in vacuum
Refractive Index of ice
Let the speed of light in ice be
Formula used:
Refractive Index of ice
Here, all alphabets are in their usual meanings.
Calculation:
Using the above formula,
Conclusion:
Hence, the speed of light in ice is
(B)
The speed of light in acetone.
Answer to Problem 36QAP
The speed of light in acetone is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Speed of light in vacuum
Refractive Index of acetone
Let the speed of light in acetone be
Formula used:
Refractive Index of acetone
Here, all alphabets are in their usual meanings.
Calculation:
Using the above formula,
Conclusion:
Hence, the speed of light in acetone is
(C)
The speed of light in Plexiglas.
Answer to Problem 36QAP
The speed of light in Plexiglas is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Speed of light in vacuum
Refractive Index of Plexiglas
Let the speed of light in Plexiglas be
Formula used:
Refractive Index of Plexiglas
Here, all alphabets are in their usual meanings.
Calculation:
Using the above formula,
Conclusion:
Hence, the speed of light in Plexiglas is
(d)
The speed of light in Sodium Chloride.
Answer to Problem 36QAP
The speed of light in Sodium Chloride is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Speed of light in vacuum
Refractive Index of Sodium Chloride
Let the speed of light in Sodium Chloride be
Formula used:
Refractive Index of Sodium Chloride
Here, all alphabets are in their usual meanings.
Calculation:
Using the above formula,
Conclusion:
Hence, the speed of light in Sodium Chloride is
(E)
The speed of light in Sapphire.
Answer to Problem 36QAP
The speed of light in Sapphire is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Speed of light in vacuum
Refractive Index of Sapphire
Let the speed of light in Sapphire be
Formula used:
Refractive Index of Sapphire
Here, all alphabets are in their usual meanings.
Calculation:
Using the above formula,
Conclusion:
Hence, the speed of light in Sapphire is
(F)
The speed of light in diamond.
Answer to Problem 36QAP
The speed of light in diamond is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Speed of light in vacuum
Refractive Index of diamond
Let the speed of light in diamond be
Formula used:
Refractive Index of diamond
Here, all alphabets are in their usual meanings.
Calculation:
Using the above formula,
Conclusion:
Hence, the speed of light in diamond is
(G)
The speed of light in water.
Answer to Problem 36QAP
The speed of light in water is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Speed of light in vacuum
Refractive Index of water
Let the speed of light in water be
Formula used:
Refractive Index of water
Here, all alphabets are in their usual meanings.
Calculation:
Using the above formula,
Conclusion:
Hence, the speed of light in water is
(H)
The speed of light in crow glass.
Answer to Problem 36QAP
The speed of light in crow glass is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Speed of light in vacuum
Refractive Index of crow glass
Let the speed of light in crow glass be
Formula used:
Refractive Index of crow glass
Here, all alphabets are in their usual meanings.
Calculation:
Using the above formula,
Conclusion:
Hence, the speed of light in crow glass is
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