The refractive index of a liquid is 1.5. If the velocity of light in vacuum is 3.0 x 10\(^8ms^{-1}\), the velocity of light in the liquid is
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
n = \(\frac{\text{speed in air}}{\text{speed in glass}}\) 5 = \(\frac{3 \times 10^4}{\text{speed in glass}}\)
Speed in glass = 3 x 10\(^8\)m/s / 1.5
= 2 x 10\(^8\)m/s
n = \(\frac{\text{speed in air}}{\text{speed in glass}}\) 5 = \(\frac{3 \times 10^4}{\text{speed in glass}}\)
Speed in glass = 3 x 10\(^8\)m/s / 1.5
= 2 x 10\(^8\)m/s