The speed of light in air is 3 x 108ms-1. If the refractive index of light from air-to-water is \(\frac{4}{3}\), then which of the following is the correct value of the speed of light in water?
a
4 x 108ms-1
b
2.25 x 108ms-1
c
\(\frac{4}{9}\) x 108ms-1
d
2.25 x 102ms-1
e
4.33 x 108ms-1
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CycloVictolis
10 years ago
seems they are even confused in their solving...
4/3=3*10^8/w
w=3*3*10^8/4..9*10^8/4...2.25*10^8..which is B..

Adannewi
10 years ago
the correct answer is B
Speed in air/ speed in water=density
:. 4/3 x 3x10^8 / Speed in water(v)
:;.V=3x3x10^8 /4 ==2.25 x 10^8...



