The speed of light in air is 3x10 m/s. If the R.l of glass is 1.5, then find the time takenby light to travel a distance of 20 cm in glass.

Given Data: The speed of light in the air is: c=3×108 m/s The refractive index of glass is: n=1.5…

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The speed of light in air is 3x10 m/s. If the R.I of glass is 1.5, then find the time taken by light to travel a distance of 20 cm in glass.

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