In determining the refractive index of a glass slab using a travelling microscope, the following readings are tabulated:
(a) Reading of travelling microscope for ink = 8.123 cm
(b) Reading of travelling microscope for ink through glass slab = 6.123 cm
(c) Reading of travelling microscope for chalk dust on glass slab = 8.123 cm
From the data, the refractive index of a glass slab is:}