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The refractive index of diamond is 2.42”. What is the meaning of this statement in relation to speed of light?

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The refractive INDEX of DIAMOND is 2.42. This means that the speed of light in diamond will reduce by a FACTOR of 2.42 as compared to its speed in AIR. In other words, the speed of light in diamond is 1/2.42 times the speed of light in VACUUM.



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