Ray Optics and Optical Instruments - Result Question 12

12. A small coin is resting on the bottom of a beaker filled with liquid. A ray of light from the coin travels upto the surface of the liquid and moves along its surface. How fast is the light travelling in the liquid?

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(a) 2.4×108m/s

(b) 3.0×108m/s

(c) 1.2×108m/s

(d) 1.8×108m/s

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 12. (d)

Solution:

  1. (d)

From pythagorus theorem, Hypotenuse comes out to be 5cm.

Since, 1μ=sinisin90

μ=1sini=53

Speed, v=cμ=3×1085/3=1.8×108m/s



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