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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