Answer:
n = 1.6
Explanation:
The formula for the calculation of the absolute index of refraction is given as follows:
[tex]n = \frac{c}{v}[/tex]
where,
n = index of refraction
c = speed of light in vacuum = 3 x 10⁸ m/s
v = speed of light in the piece of plastic = 1.87 x 10⁸ m/s
Therefore,
[tex]n = \frac{3\ x\ 10^8\ m/s}{1.87\ x\ 10^8\ m/s}[/tex]
n = 1.6
