When light travelling in air passes into a sheet of glass, it is observed to change in wavelength to 58% of its wavelength in air. What is the speed of light in the glass?

A. 5.2 x

m/s

B. 1.7 x

m/s

C. 3.0 x

m/s

D. 2.3 x

m/s


B. 1.7 x

m/s

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Spherical Mirrors: An object is placed 50 cm in front of a concave mirror with a focal length of 25 cm. What is the magnification produced by the mirror?

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A) 5 B) 4 C) 6 D) 7 E) 8

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