Refractive index of media A, B, C and D are:

A 1.33

B 1.52

C 1.44

D 1.65

In which of the four media is the speed of light (i) maximum (ii) minimum?

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Speed of light decreases when it travels through a denser medium. The density of a medium depends upon the refractive index of the medium. More the refractive index more the density of the medium.

(i) So, in the given case, speed of light would be maximum in medium A, as it has the least refractive index, so least dense as compared to others.

(ii) Speed of light would be minimum in medium D, as it has the highest refractive index, so the densest medium as compared to others.

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Refractive index of media A, B, C and D are: A 1.33 B 1.52 C 1.44 D 1.65 In which of the four media is the speed of light (i) maximum (ii) minimum?

Refractive index of media A, B, C and D are:

A 1.33

B 1.52

C 1.44

D 1.65

In which of the four media is the speed of light (i) maximum (ii) minimum?