If the speed of light through an unknown liquid is measured at 1.67 × 10⁸ m/s,what is the index of refraction of this liquid? (c = 3.00 × 10⁸ m/s) A) 1.80 B) 1.67 C) 0.600 D) 1.20

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The index of refraction (n) is calculated using the formula n = c/v, where c is the speed of light in a vacuum (3.00 × 10^8 m/s) and v is the speed of light in the medium (1.67 × 10^8 m/s). So, n = 3.00 × 10^8 / 1.67 × 10^8 = 1.80.

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