Time for Light to Travel 54cm Through Glycerine in Aquarium

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Start date Jul 16, 2007
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To calculate the time it takes for light to travel 54 cm through glycerine, the speed of light in glycerine must be determined, which is approximately 2.1 x 10^8 meters per second. The time can be calculated using the formula time = distance/speed. The discussion emphasizes that the aquarium's environment, including air and glass, does not significantly impact the calculation for light traveling solely through glycerine. Therefore, the focus remains on the properties of glycerine for this specific calculation. Understanding these factors is crucial for accurate results.

Jul 16, 2007

leehom

Determine the time it takes for light to travel 54 cm through glycerine in an aquarium.

Do I account for air, glycerine and glass?

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Jul 16, 2007

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I would answer the precise question given. What's the speed of light in glycerine? How far does it travel through the glycerine? (Given no additional context, the fact that it's in an aquarium seems irrelevant.)

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