Why is there no unit for refractive index?

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Why is there no unit for refractive index?

PRADEEP KUMAR 16th Nov, 2021

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PRADEEP KUMAR 16th Nov, 2021

Since the units cancel out while calculating the value, the refractive index has no units. Divide the speed by the refractive index to get the refractive index.

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