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Type: Open-Ended
Category: Waves and Sound
Level: Grade 11
Score: 1
Tags: light, speed, glass, refraction
Author: mmarchsteinman
Last Modified: 10 years ago

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Grade 11 Waves and Sound

A diamond has an index of refraction of about 2.4. This means that light moves through the diamond at 40% speed. What is the speed of light through the diamond? Why does light move slower through this medium?