Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 35 - Interference - Questions - Page 1072: 4

Answer

$a$, $c$, $b$

Work Step by Step

The index of refraction is defined as $\frac{c}{v}$. So, as the index of refraction increases, the velocity of the wave decreases and therefore the travel time increases. Therefore, the plastic layers with the highest index of refraction have the longest travel time.
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