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Define the term refractive index of a medium in terms of speed of light.

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Define the term refractive index of a medium in terms of speed of light.

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answered Jan 19, 2018 by Vikash Kumar (144,729 points) ● 8 ● 11 ● 21
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Refractive index of a medium is defined as the ratio of speed of light in vacuum to the speed of light in the medium. i.e., Refractive index (of a medium) =(Speed of light in vacuum)/(Speed of light in medium)

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