If the speed of light through an unknown liquid is measured at 1.67 * 10⁸ m/s, what is the index of refraction of this liquid? (c = 3.00*10⁸ m/s) A) 1.80 B) 1.67 C) 0.600 D) 1.20

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The index of refraction is given by the ratio of the speed of light in vacuum to the speed of light in the medium. So, the index of refraction of the liquid is:n = c/v = (3.00 F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 10⁸ m/s) / (1.67 F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 10⁸ m/s) = 1.80

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