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Refraction of Light

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The medium in which speed of light is less is called optically .......... medium and the medium in which speed of light is more is called optically .......... medium.

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denser, rarer

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rarer, denser

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denser, denser

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rarer, rarer

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The correct option is A denser, rarer
The medium in which speed of light is less is called optically denser medium and the medium in which speed of light is more is called optically rarer medium.

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