What is the unit for the index of refraction?

livinglife100s8x

livinglife100s8x

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2022-04-25

What is the unit for the index of refraction?

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vacinammo288

vacinammo288

Beginner2022-04-27Added 1 answers

There are no units for the index of refraction, because it is merely a ratio.
When you use the formula n = c v , the units for c and v cancel each other out, because they are both measured in m/s, leaving no units.

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