Index of Refraction: A light beam has speed c in vacuum and speed v in a certain plastic. The index of refraction n of this plastic is
A. n = cv.
B. n = (v/c)2.
C. n = v/c.
D. n = c/v.
E. n = (c/v)2.
Answer: D
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