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A ray of light is incident on a set of media at an angle 60°. The angle of refraction is different for different media as shown. In which medium the speed of light is slowest?

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Medium 1
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Medium 2
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Medium 3
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Same in all
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Solution

The correct option is C Medium 3

Given:

i=60°
r1=60°, r2=45°, r3=30°

We know,

n=sin isin r=cv

v=sin rsin i×c

As the angle of incidence in all three case is same, greater the angle of refraction greater will be the speed of light in particular medium (v) or vice versa.
Out of the three-case angle of refraction is minimum in third case.
So, In medium 3 Speed of light will be lowest.



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