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The index of refraction of a substance is 1.5. What percentage of the speed of light...

The index of refraction of a substance is 1.5. What percentage of the speed of light in vacuum is the speed of light in the substance? Round your answer to 0 decimal place.   

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mu = Vc/Vm

Where mu = refractive index of the medium (1.5 for glass)

Vc = velocity of light in vacuum (3x10^8 m/s)

Vm = velocity of light in medium.

So Vm = Vc/Vm

= 3x10^8 / 1.5

= 2x10^8 m/s

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