Speed of Light in a Medium
v = c / n
What it says
Light slows in matter by exactly the refractive index.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
v | Speed in medium (m/s) | L T^-1 |
n | Refractive index (dimensionless) | 1 |
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