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The speed of a light ray (f=5.09*10^14Hz) in corn oil is

The speed of a light ray (f=5.09*10^14Hz) in corn oil is-example-1

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Answer:

b

Step-by-step explanation:

The speed of the light ray in the corn oil is 2.04×10⁸ m/s

Speed of light

This is the speed at which light travels in space. It has a constant value of 3×10⁸ m/s

How to determine the speed of light in corn oil

Refraction index (n) = 1.47

Speed of light in space (c) = 3×10⁸ m/s

Speed of light in corn oil (v) =?

n = c / v

1.47 = 3×10⁸ / v

Cross multiply

1.47 × v = 3×10⁸

Divide both side by 1.47

v = 3×10⁸ / 1.47

v = 2.04×10⁸ m/s

Thus, the speed of light in corn oil is 2.04×10⁸ m/s

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