Quartz has an index of refraction of 1.46. Diamond has in index of refraction of 2.42. In which material does a light ray entering from air slow down more?

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Nelson Dickerson

11 December, 13:29

Quartz has an index of refraction of 1.46. Diamond has in index of refraction of 2.42. In which material does a light ray entering from air slow down more?

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Jazlene Simon · Answer 1

Diamond is the material in which light ray entering from air slows down more.

Mackenzie Archer · Answer 2

Diamond slowdown light more than Quartz, because diamonds have a greater index of refraction. Light will bend when its move from one medium to another. The Index of Refraction of Material is found by comparing the speed of light in their respective mediums.