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

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The index of refraction (n) can be calculated using the formula n=c/v, where c is the speed of light in a vacuum and v is the speed of light through the medium. Plugging in the numbers given, we get:
n = c/v
n = (3.00 x 10^8 m/s) / (1.80 x 10^8 m/s)
n = 1.67
Therefore, the index of refraction of the unknown liquid is 1.67, which corresponds to answer choice B.

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