Answer to Question #183883 in Optics for Abhishek ghorui

Question

Find the optical density and transmittance of 0.04% -lactose solution, if ⅛ of 

initial light intensity is absorbed in it.

Answer 1

T$_\lambda$ = 1 - $\frac{1}{8}$ = $\frac{7}{8}$ = 0.875

OD= -log T_λ = -log(0.875) = 0.058