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WAEC Physics 2012 Objective — Question 28

Question 28 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The speed of light in a certain medium is V while its speed in a vacuum is C. The absolute refractive index of the medium is

  • A. A. C + V
  • B. B. C/VCorrect
  • C. C. V/C
  • D. D. C - V

Explanation

Absolute refractive index of a medium = speed of light in vacuum / speed of light in the medium = C/V.

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