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The refractive index of a medium in which light travels at 2 × 108 m s−1 is:
- a1.5
- b0.67
- c2
- d3
Original Khojo Papers practice question — not from a past board paper.
Answer
1.5
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Explanation
n = c ÷ v = 3 × 108 ÷ 2 × 108 = 1.5.
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