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25 December, 14:34

A source emits monochromatic light of wavelength 495 nm in air. when the light passes through a liquid, its wavelength reduces to 434 nm what is the liquid's index of refraction?

a. 1.14

b. 1.49

c. 2.03

d. 1.26

e. 1.33

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  1. 25 December, 14:44
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    By definition, the refractive index is

    n = c/v

    where c = 3 x 10⁸ m/s, the speed of light in vacuum

    v = the speed of light in the medium (the liquid).

    The frequency of the light source is

    f = (3 x 10⁸ m/s) / (495 x 10⁻⁹ m) = 6.0606 x 10¹⁴ Hz

    Because the wavelength in the liquid is 434 nm = 434 x 10⁻⁹ m,

    v = (6.0606 x 10¹⁴ 1/s) * (434 x 10⁻⁹ m) = 2.6303 x 10⁸ m/s

    The refractive index is (3 x 10⁸) / (2.6303 x 10⁸) = 1.1406

    Answer: a. 1.14
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