Speed of light in certain medium

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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


[tex]n=\frac{c}{v}[/tex]


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: