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How is the refractive index of a medium with respect to vacuum calculated?

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n = Speed of light in vacuum / Speed of light in medium

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n = Speed of light in medium / Speed of light in vacuum

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n = Speed of light in vacuum + Speed of light in medium

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n = Speed of light in vacuum - Speed of light in medium

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