Which medium has the higher refractive index?

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. A

   Diamond (n = 2.42)

   B

   Water (n = 1.33)

   Higher value

   Diamond (n = 2.42)

2. A

   Glass (n = 1.5)

   B

   Air (n = 1.0003)

   Higher value

   Glass (n = 1.5)

3. A

   Ice (n = 1.31)

   B

   Water (n = 1.33)

   Higher value

   Water (n = 1.33)

4. A

   Crown glass (n=1.52)

   B

   Flint glass (n=1.62)

   Higher value

   Flint glass (n=1.62)