Coefficient of Refraction using Velocity Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Coefficient of Refraction = [c]/Velocity of Light in Medium
μ = [c]/vm
This formula uses 1 Constants, 2 Variables
Constants Used
[c] - Light speed in vacuum Value Taken As 299792458.0
Variables Used
Coefficient of Refraction - Coefficient of Refraction is quotient of the sine of the angle of incidence divided by the sine of the angle of refraction.
Velocity of Light in Medium - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Velocity of Light in Medium is the distance covered by light in one second.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Velocity of Light in Medium: 225000000 Meter per Second --> 225000000 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
μ = [c]/vm --> [c]/225000000
Evaluating ... ...
μ = 1.33241092444444
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
1.33241092444444 --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
1.33241092444444 1.332411 <-- Coefficient of Refraction
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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4 Coefficient of Refraction Calculators

Coefficient of Refraction using Boundary Angles
Go Coefficient of Refraction = sin(Angle of Incidence)/sin(Angle of Refraction)
Coefficient of Refraction using Velocity
Go Coefficient of Refraction = [c]/Velocity of Light in Medium
Coefficient of Refraction using Critical Angle
Go Coefficient of Refraction = cosec(Angle of Incidence)
Coefficient of Refraction using Depth
Go Coefficient of Refraction = Real Depth/Apparent Depth

Coefficient of Refraction using Velocity Formula

Coefficient of Refraction = [c]/Velocity of Light in Medium
μ = [c]/vm

What is the velocity of light ?

Velocity of light is the distance covered by light in one second.

How to Calculate Coefficient of Refraction using Velocity?

Coefficient of Refraction using Velocity calculator uses Coefficient of Refraction = [c]/Velocity of Light in Medium to calculate the Coefficient of Refraction, Coefficient of Refraction using Velocity is equal to the ratio of the amplitude of the reflected wave to the incident wave, with each expressed as phasors. Coefficient of Refraction is denoted by μ symbol.

How to calculate Coefficient of Refraction using Velocity using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Coefficient of Refraction using Velocity, enter Velocity of Light in Medium (vm) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Coefficient of Refraction using Velocity calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1.332411 = [c]/225000000.

FAQ

What is Coefficient of Refraction using Velocity?
Coefficient of Refraction using Velocity is equal to the ratio of the amplitude of the reflected wave to the incident wave, with each expressed as phasors and is represented as μ = [c]/vm or Coefficient of Refraction = [c]/Velocity of Light in Medium. Velocity of Light in Medium is the distance covered by light in one second.
How to calculate Coefficient of Refraction using Velocity?
Coefficient of Refraction using Velocity is equal to the ratio of the amplitude of the reflected wave to the incident wave, with each expressed as phasors is calculated using Coefficient of Refraction = [c]/Velocity of Light in Medium. To calculate Coefficient of Refraction using Velocity, you need Velocity of Light in Medium (vm). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Velocity of Light in Medium and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
How many ways are there to calculate Coefficient of Refraction?
In this formula, Coefficient of Refraction uses Velocity of Light in Medium. We can use 3 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Coefficient of Refraction = sin(Angle of Incidence)/sin(Angle of Refraction)
  • Coefficient of Refraction = cosec(Angle of Incidence)
  • Coefficient of Refraction = Real Depth/Apparent Depth
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