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The refractive index of a denser medium with respect to a rarer medium is_______.

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Less than one

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Greater than one

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The correct option is C Greater than one
Since the refractive index of a denser medium is greater than that of a rarer medium. Hence, the ratio of refractive index of denser medium to that of a rarer medium is greater than one.

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