Speed of light in certain medium

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Light travels at different speeds in various materials, with its speed in a medium determined by the refractive index. Given a speed c1 in a medium with a refractive index of 1.2, the speed in a medium with a refractive index of 1.6 can be calculated using the formula n1 v1 = n2 v2. The calculation shows that the speed v2 equals 0.75 c1, but this answer does not match any of the provided options. The discussion raises a question about whether the light is entering from air into the medium in both cases. Clarification on the question's context is needed for accurate resolution.
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Homework Statement


Light travels at different speed through different materials. If it travels at speed c1 in a medium of refractive index 1.2, what is its speed in a medium of refractive index 1.6

a. 1.3 c1
b. 0.67 c1
c. 2 c1
d. 1.7 c1
e. 0.55 c1

Homework Equations


n=\frac{c}{v}


The Attempt at a Solution


n1 v1 = n2 v2

v2 = v1 * n1/n2 = 1.2/1.6 * c1 = 0.75 c1 ??
 
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Your answer is correct, but there is no choice!
Check the question. Whether the light is entering from air to medium in both the case?
 
Hi Mr. rl.bhat

That's all the question. Thanks a lot for your help :smile:
 
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