I got this question wrong but i am unsure of the steps neede
I got this question wrong but i am unsure of the steps needed to come up with 1.89x10^8 m/s
Problem 23.08 Part A The critical angle in air for a particular type of glass is 39.0. What is the speed of light in this class glass? (c 3.00 x108 m/s) 1.97 108 m/s 1.97 x 108 m/s 1.89 x 108 m/s 1.94 x 108m/s 2.00 x 108 m/s 1.91 x 108 m/s Submit Mv Answers Give Up Incorrect, correct answer displayedSolution
Critical angle in air for a particular type of glass C = 39 o
Relation between critical angle C and index of refraction n is n = 1/sin C
n = 1/sin 39
= 1.589
We know index of refraction n = speed of light in vacuum / speed of light in the meterial
= c / speed of light in the meterial
speed of light in the meterial = c / n
=(3 x10 8 m/s) / 1.589
= 1.8879 x10 8 m/s
= 1.89 x10 8 m/s ( three significant figures)
