A microscope is focused on a mark on a table, when the mark is covered…

A microscope is focused on a mark on a table, when the mark is covered by a plate of glass 2m thick, the microscope has to be raised 0.67cm for the mark to be once more in focus. Calculate the refractive index.

  • A.
    1.50
  • B.
    1.68
  • C.
    2.58
  • D.
    1.82
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

R = th = 2cm, d = 0.67cm

n = R


A

= R


R.d

= 2


2-0.67

= 1.52

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