Absolute refractive index of glass and water is and respectively. If the speed of light in glass is , the speed of light in water is :
Absolute refractive index of glass and water is and respectively. If the speed of light in glass is , the speed of light in water is :
Options
Official answer
Marking scheme
- 1.1 mark
Hint
Use the formula for absolute refractive index and the relationship between the speed of light in a medium and its refractive index.
Quick oral answer
The speed of light in water is .
Common mistakes
- 1.Using the wrong formula or incorrect values for the refractive indices.
Analysis and explanation
The question requires the use of the formula for absolute refractive index and the relationship between the speed of light in a medium and its refractive index. The correct answer is , which is option A.
Interesting facts
The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately .
Question details
Q11 of 39 questions
- Board
- CBSE
- Class
- Class 10
- Subject
- Science
- Year
- 2024
- Section
- Section A
- Marks
- 1
- Type
- MCQ
- Chapter
- The Human Eye and the Colourful World
- Topic
- Refraction of Light
- Bloom's level
- Remembering
- Syllabus topic
- Refraction of Light
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Frequently asked questions
How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2024?
This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 examination.
Which chapter does this question come from in Science?
This question is from the chapter "The Human Eye and the Colourful World" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.
What topic does this question cover in Science?
This question covers the topic "Refraction of Light" from CBSE Class 10 Science.
What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 paper?
This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 paper.