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Light travels faster in a material with a lower index of refraction.

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DochEvi [55]3 years ago

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Answer:

false

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lidiya [134]3 years ago

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Answer:true

Explanation:

The lower the refractive index,the faster the velocity of light

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<u>Copper wire:</u>

$R_{Cu}=1.68(10)^{-8}m\Omega\frac{30m}{0.00000201m^{2}}$ (6)

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Finally:

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