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How does the relative permitivity and relative permeability related to the refractive index of a dielectic medium like water?
Relative Permitivity, Permeability & Refractive Index of Water
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In summary, the relative permitivity of water, or dielectric constant, is a dimensionless quantity that affects the physical and chemical properties of water. It plays a role in solubility, boiling and freezing points, conductivity, and electromagnetic wave behavior. The permeability of water, which is the ability of substances to pass through it, is influenced by factors such as temperature and pressure and is important in industrial processes. The refractive index of water, which measures how light is bent when passing through it, is used in optics and underwater photography.
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No.Vanadium 50 said:
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If you search those terms on Wikipedia, do you see the equations that relate them? 
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Maybe, this might be of help: https://www.tf.uni-kiel.de/matwis/amat/elmat_en/kap_3/backbone/r3_7_1.html
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1. What is relative permitivity of water?
The relative permitivity of water, also known as the dielectric constant, is a measure of the ability of water to store electric charge and form an electric field. It is a dimensionless quantity that is equal to the ratio of the electric flux density in a vacuum to the electric flux density in water.
2. How does the relative permitivity of water affect its properties?
The relative permitivity of water plays a significant role in determining the physical and chemical properties of water. It affects the solubility of substances in water, the boiling and freezing points of water, and the ability of water to conduct electricity. It also influences the behavior of electromagnetic waves passing through water.
3. What is the permeability of water?
The permeability of water is a measure of the ability of water to allow substances to pass through it. It is determined by the size and arrangement of the water molecules and is influenced by factors such as temperature, pressure, and the presence of dissolved substances.
4. How does the permeability of water affect its use in industrial processes?
The permeability of water is an important factor to consider in industrial processes such as filtration, desalination, and membrane separation. It determines the rate at which substances can be removed from water and the efficiency of the process. Changes in the permeability of water can also affect the quality of the final product.
5. What is the refractive index of water?
The refractive index of water is a measure of how much light is bent or refracted when passing through water. It is determined by the speed of light in a vacuum compared to its speed in water. The refractive index of water is an important parameter in optics and is used to calculate the apparent depth of objects in water and to correct for distortion in underwater photography.
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