Calculating Refractive Index of a Blade Material Using Microscope Measurements

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The discussion centers on calculating the refractive index of a 5 mm thick blade material using microscope measurements. The user notes that focusing from the top surface to the underside requires a 3 mm adjustment of the microscope. There is confusion regarding whether "5/3" is the proposed answer or part of the calculation process. Participants are encouraged to clarify the question and provide relevant equations for solving the refractive index. The conversation emphasizes the need for a more detailed explanation of the problem to facilitate accurate calculations.
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A blade parallel faces is 5 mm thick. Taken to a microscope it appears that, to pass on the focus of a surface point to a point on the underside of the blade should move the cannon from the microscope 3mm. What is the refractive index of the material it is made the blade?

5/3

Thx

EDIT: Sorry, i can't delete the post now, I'm nwe here e sorry again. I can't read the rules, but now read it.
 
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Ampavardi said:
A blade parallel faces is 5 mm thick. Taken to a microscope it appears that, to pass on the focus of a surface point to a point on the underside of the blade should move the cannon from the microscope 3mm. What is the refractive index of the material it is made the blade?

5/3

Thx

EDIT: Sorry, i can't delete the post now, I'm nwe here e sorry again. I can't read the rules, but now read it.

No need to delete, just please describe what you are aking in a bit more detail. Is this a question, and you are given the answer and asked to show the calculations? Is 5/3 supposed to be the answer? Can you describe how you should approach this problem, and list what the Relevant Equations are?
 

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