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The refractive index of diamond is 2.42. What is the meaning of this statement ?

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SOLUTION :When we say that REFRACTIVE INDEX of diamond is 2.42, it means that speed of light in diamond
`= ("Speed of light in VACUUM")/(2.42) = (3 xx 10^(8) m//s)/(2.42) = 1.24 xx 10^(8) m//s`.


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