The ratio of the refractive index of red light to blue light in air is

Less than unity

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Equal to unity

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Greater than unity

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Less as well as greater than unity depending upon the experimental arrangement

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The correct option is A
Less than unity

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The ratio of the refractive index of red light to blue light in air is

The correct option is A Less than unity

The correct option is A
Less than unity