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how does the index of refraction of an unknown substance compare to the index of refraction of a vacuum? explain how the speed and the refraction of light would behave in both?
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how does the index of refraction of an unknown substance compare to the index of refraction of a vacuum? explain how the speed and the refraction of light would behave in both?

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By measuring the speed of light in both in space and that unknown substance

Step-by-step explanation:

Refractive Index (Index of Refraction) is a value calculated from the ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to that in a second medium of greater density.

By measuring the speed of light in that medium and dividing it by speed of light 3*10^8 we can measure the refractive index of any medium

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