3. The index of refraction for glass is 1.48 at T = 20.0° C and varies linearly with temperature, with a coefficient of
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3. The index of refraction for glass is 1.48 at T = 20.0° C and varies linearly with temperature, with a coefficient of 2.5 x 10-5/°C. The coefficient of linear expansion of the glass 5x10-6/°C. At T = 20.0° C the length of the rod is 3.00 cm. A Michelson interferometer has this glass rod in one arm, and the rod is being heated so that its temperature increases at a rate of 5.00°C/ min. The light source has wavelength λ = 589 nm, and and the rod initially is at T = 20.0° C. How many fringes cross the field of view each minute? 10 points