The speed of light in air is 3 x 108 m s-1. Calculate the speed of light in glass. The refractive index of glass is 1.5.
The speed of light in air is 3 x 108 m s-1. Calculate the speed of light in glass. The refractive index of glass is 1.5.

Solution:

Given

According to the question, speed of light in air is

c = 3 × 108 m / s

And the refractive index of glass is

μ = 1.5

We have to calculate the speed of light in glass, v

Using the expression below,

c / v = μ

Upon re-arranging we have => v = c / μ

v = 3 × 108 m / s / 1.5

Therefore, v = 2 × 108 m / s