A monochromatic beam of light in air has a wavelength of 427 nm in air. It passes through glass (n = 1.52) and then through carbon disulfide (n = 1.63). What is its wavelength in the carbon disulfide?

a. 262 nm
b. 696 nm
c. 398 nm
d. 458 nm
e. 281 nm


a

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