Calculate the speed of light in a substance given the index of refraction.
The index of refraction of carbon tetrachloride is 1.46. The speed of light in this material is:
A) less than 1.00 x 10^6 km/s
B) between 1.00 x 10^6 and 2.00 x 10^6 km/s
C) between 2.00 x 10^6 and 3.00 x 10^6 km/s
D) greater than 3.00 x 10^6 km/s
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