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The index of refraction of water is 1.33. What would be the speed of a light wave passing through at this medium?

4 x 10^8 m/s
2.3 x 10^8 m/s
4.4 x 10^-9 m/s
2.6 x 10-^9 m/s

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c / 1.33

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