What does the refractive index of glass is 1.5 mean?

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What does the refractive index of glass is 1.5 mean?

Dear student, By saying that the refractive index of glass is 1.5, we mean that the ratio of the speed of light in air (or vacuum) to the speed of light in glass is equal to 1.5. This means the speed of white light in air is 1.5 times higher than the speed of light in glass. Option b is correct

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What does the refractive index of glass is 1.5 mean?

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What does the refractive index of glass is 1.5 mean?

What do you understand by the statement the refractive index of glass is 1.5 for white light?

The refractive index of glass is 1.5 for white light means white light travels in air 1.5 times faster than in glass.

Concept: Refractive Index

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