Light of velocity 3 x 10 8 ms -1 is incident on a material of

PHYSICS
JAMB 1997

Light of velocity 3 x 108ms-1 is incident on a material of reflective of index n. If the velocity of light is reduced to 2.4 x 108ms-1 in the material, what is n?

  • A. 2.33
  • B. 2.25
  • C. 1.33
  • D. 1.25

Correct Answer: D. 1.25

Explanation

n = \(\frac{3 \times\ 10^8}{2.4 \times\ 10^8}\)

n = 1.25



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