The speed of light of a plastic is 1.4x10^8. What is the index of refraction in the plastic?

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To find the index of refraction in the plastic, you need to use the formula:

Index of Refraction = speed of light in vacuum / speed of light in the material

In this case, the speed of light in vacuum is a well-known value, which is approximately 3 x 10^8 meters per second.

The speed of light in the plastic material is given as 1.4 x 10^8 meters per second.

Now, substitute these values into the formula:

Index of Refraction = (3 x 10^8) / (1.4 x 10^8)

To simplify, divide the numerator and denominator separately:

Index of Refraction = 3 / 1.4

Dividing these values gives the index of refraction in the plastic material:

Index of Refraction ≈ 2.14