The absolute refractive index of diamond is 2.42. If the speed of light in vacuum is 3 x 10⁸ m/s, which value best estimates the speed of light in diamond?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) 1 x 10⁸ m/s
2. (B) 1.24 x 10⁸ m/s
3. (C) 2 x 10⁸ m/s
4. (D) 1.5 x 10⁶ m/s

Verified Answer

Option (B): 1.24 x 10⁸ m/s

Practice complete mock tests for SSC, Banking & Railway exams at https://testx.in/questions/01a0bf6f-4d05-7b1f-9d00-fe4bb978a5ad/the-absolute-refractive-index-of-diamond