Answer:
1.45
Explanation:
Refractive index of the liquid is given as;
Refractive index = [tex]\frac{speed of light in vacuum}{speed of light in liquid}[/tex]
But,
speed = [tex]\frac{distance}{time}[/tex]
Since a certain light of specific wavelength was used during the same time, let the time be represented by t.
So that;
speed of light in vacuum = [tex]\frac{3500}{t}[/tex]
speed of light in the liquid = [tex]\frac{2350}{t}[/tex]
Refractive index = [tex]\frac{3500}{t}[/tex] ÷ [tex]\frac{2350}{t}[/tex]
= [tex]\frac{3500}{t}[/tex] x [tex]\frac{t}{2350}[/tex]
Refractive index = [tex]\frac{3500}{2350}[/tex]
= 1.4536
= 1.45
The refractive index of the liquid is 1.45.
