The index of refraction n for sapphire is 1.76. What is the speed of light vin sapphire?10 =m/s

We know, from Snell's law:n=vcorv=nc=1.763×108m/s=1.70×108m/s

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The index of refraction n for sapphire is 1.76. What is the speed of light vin sapphire? 10 = m/s