Answer:
The refractive index of fluid 2 is 1.78
Explanation:
Refractive index , n = real depth/apparent depth
For the first fluid, n = 1.37 and apparent depth = 9.00 cm.
The real depth of the container is thus
real depth = n × apparent depth = 1.37 × 9.00 cm = 12.33 cm
To find the refractive index of fluid index of fluid 2, we use the relation
Refractive index , n = real depth/apparent depth.
Now,the real depth = 12.33 cm and the apparent depth = 6.86 cm.
So, n = 12.33 cm/6.86 cm = 1.78
So the refractive index of fluid 2 is 1.78
Since the same container is used, real depth of fluid 1 is equal to the real depth of fluid 2. The index of refraction of the second fluid is 1.8
Given that a container is filled with fluid 1, and the apparent depth of the fluid is 9.00 cm. The container is next filled with fluid 2, and the apparent depth of this fluid is 6.86 cm. If the index of refraction of the first fluid is 1.37,
Then,
Index of refraction = [tex]\frac{Real depth}{Apparent depth}[/tex]
Real depth = Index of refraction x apparent depth
Since the same container is used, we can make an assumption that;
real depth of fluid 1 = real depth of fluid 2
That is,
1.37 x 9 = n x 6.86
Where n = Index of refraction for the second fluid.
make n the subject of formula
n = 12.33 / 6.86
n = 1.79
Therefore, the index of refraction of the second fluid is 1.8 approximately.
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