Is my calculation for the speed of light through water correct?

Thread starter wakejosh
Start date Apr 24, 2007
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The speed of light through water, given an index of refraction of 1.333, is calculated using the formula speed of light/speed of light in water = index of refraction. By rearranging the equation, the speed of light in water is found to be approximately 2.25 x 10^8 m/s. The calculation was confirmed as correct by other participants in the discussion. This reinforces the accuracy of the method used to derive the speed of light in different mediums. Overall, the calculation for the speed of light through water is validated.

Apr 24, 2007

wakejosh

Homework Statement

what is the speed of light through water? (the index of refraction is 1.333)

Homework Equations

speed of light/speed of light in X = index of refraction of X

The Attempt at a Solution

3x10^8/x = 1.333

x= 2.25 x 10^8

just looking for a double check to make sure I did this right. thanks,

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Apr 24, 2007

neutrino

You did it right.

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