Physics

Problem

Turpentine has a mass density of

870\,\text{kg}\,\text{m}^{-3}

and an absolute refractive index of

1.47

, while water has a mass density of

1000\,\text{kg}\,\text{m}^{-3}

and an absolute refractive index of

1.33

. Which statement about these two liquids is correct? a) Turpentine is optically denser but equal in mass density to water. b) Turpentine is optically denser but less mass dense than water. c) Turpentine is optically rarer but more mass dense than water. d) Turpentine is both optically and mass denser than water.

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