Which of the following correctly expresses the absolute refractive index of a…

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Problem

Which of the following correctly expresses the absolute refractive index

n

of a transparent medium in terms of the speed of light

c

in vacuum and the speed

v

of light in the medium? (a)

n=\dfrac{v}{c}

(b)

n=\left(\dfrac{c}{v}\right)^{2}

(c)

n=\dfrac{c}{v}

(d)

n=\dfrac{c-v}{v}