If the refractive index of two media are equal, then

It will bend away from the normal.

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Light will reflect in the same medium

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Interface will absorb the light

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No refraction will occur.

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Solution

The correct option is D
No refraction will occur.

If the refractive indices of two media are equal, then light ray is not refracted and the interface between two media is not visible.

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If the refractive index of two media are equal, then

The correct option is D No refraction will occur. If the refractive indices of two media are equal, then light ray is not refracted and the interface between two media is not visible.

The correct option is D
No refraction will occur.

If the refractive indices of two media are equal, then light ray is not refracted and the interface between two media is not visible.