What is the speed of light in water?

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The question is asking for the speed of light when it travels through water, which is a physics concept. We need to consider the refractive index of water and how it affects the speed of light compared to its speed in a vacuum.

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Light travels slower in water due to the refractive index of water, which is about 1.33. This means the speed of light in water is roughly 75% of its speed in a vacuum.

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Sources

• The web page with info on - Olympus Life Science - olympus-lifescience.com
• The speed of light in water is 2.25 x 10^8 m/s - BYJU'S - byjus.com
• Speed of Light in Transparent Materials - Micro.magnet.fsu.edu - micro.magnet.fsu.edu