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Determine the time it takes for light to travel 54 cm through glycerine in an aquarium.
Do I account for air, glycerine and glass?
Do I account for air, glycerine and glass?
The time for light to travel through glycerine in an aquarium is slower compared to other liquids. Glycerine has a higher refractive index, which means it slows down the speed of light.
Yes, the distance that the light has to travel through glycerine in an aquarium does affect the time it takes. The longer the distance, the longer the time it takes for light to travel through.
The temperature of the glycerine does affect the time for light to travel. Higher temperatures can cause the glycerine to become less dense, which can result in a faster speed of light. Lower temperatures can have the opposite effect.
Yes, the concentration of glycerine can affect the time for light to travel through an aquarium. Higher concentrations of glycerine can result in a slower speed of light, while lower concentrations can have the opposite effect.
Yes, the time for light to travel through glycerine in an aquarium can be used to measure the refractive index of the liquid. By measuring the time it takes for light to travel a known distance, the refractive index can be calculated using the formula n = c/v, where n is the refractive index, c is the speed of light in a vacuum, and v is the speed of light in the liquid.