Single Answer MCQ
Q-00001663

How is the refractive index related to the speed of light in different media?

1

Directly proportional

2

Inversely proportional

3

No relation

4

Depends on the color of light

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. Inversely proportional

Solution:

The refractive index of a medium is inversely proportional to the speed of light in that medium. This means that as the refractive index increases, the speed of light decreases, and vice versa.

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