The index of refraction is defined to be n = A/B where: A = speed of light in material #1 %3D B = speed of light in material #2 OA = speed of light in vacuum B = speed of light in a material A = speed of light in a material B = speed of light in vacuum A = Square root of [(speed of light in vacuum)2 + (speed of light in a material)2] B = speed of light in a material

The index of refraction is defined to be n = A/B where: A = speed of light in material #1 %3D B = speed of light in material #2 OA = speed of light in vacuum B = speed of light in a material A = speed of light in a material B = speed of light in vacuum A = Square root of [(speed of light in vacuum)2 + (speed of light in a material)2] B = speed of light in a material

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter25: Reflection And Refraction Of Light

Section25.5: Dispersion And Prisms

Problem 25.5QQ

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