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Define the absolute refractive index of a medium.

Define the absolute refractive index.

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The absolute refractive index is the ratio of the velocity of light in a vacuum to that of the medium.
`n = c/v`
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Chapter 2: Light - Exercise 2.1 i [Page 88]

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Chapter 2 Light
Exercise 2.1 i | Q 15 | Page 88
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