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What is the relationship between absolute refractive index and relative refractive index?
What is the relationship between absolute refractive index and relative refractive index?
- $μ_{21} = rac{μ_2}{μ_1}$ (correct)
- $μ_{21} = μ_2 * μ_1$
- $μ_{21} = μ_2 + μ_1$
- $μ_{21} = μ_2 - μ_1$
The refractive index is a dimensionless quantity.
The refractive index is a dimensionless quantity.
True (A)
What is the formula for calculating the absolute refractive index of medium 2?
What is the formula for calculating the absolute refractive index of medium 2?
$μ_2 = \frac{C}{V_2}$
The formula for relative refractive index is $μ_{21} = \frac{V_1}{V_2}$, where V_1 represents the velocity of light in ______.
The formula for relative refractive index is $μ_{21} = \frac{V_1}{V_2}$, where V_1 represents the velocity of light in ______.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Refractive Index
Refractive Index
A dimensionless quantity that describes how much light bends when passing from one medium to another.
Absolute Refractive Index
Absolute Refractive Index
The ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to the speed of light in a medium.
Relative Refractive Index
Relative Refractive Index
The ratio of the speed of light in one medium to the speed of light in another medium.
Relationship between Absolute and Relative Refractive Index
Relationship between Absolute and Relative Refractive Index
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Refractive Index in Terms of Velocity
Refractive Index in Terms of Velocity
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