Is the refractive index constant?

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Physics

Lailah Mcfarland

14 October, 19:19

Is the refractive index constant?

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Deven Blanchard · Answer 1

Answer: No

Explanation:

The refractive index (n?) of a material is defined as the ratio of velocity of light in a vacuum to that in a defined material. The refractive index of a glass is not a constant, but depends on the wavelength of the incident light, known as dispersion.

Darion Archer · Answer 2

Answer:The refractive index (n?) of a material is defined as the ratio of velocity of light in a vacuum to that in a defined material. The refractive index of a glass is not a constant, but depends on the wavelength of the incident light, known as dispersion