Physics
A monochromatic ray of light passes from air to glass. The wavelength of light in air is λ, the speed of light in air is c and in glass is V. If the refractive index of glass is 1.5, write down,
(a) the relationship between c and V,
(b) the wavelength of light in the glass.
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