The refractive index of diamond with respect to ruby is 1.46. This indicates that:

The speed of light is 1.46 times slower in diamond than vacuum.

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The speed of light is 1.46 times faster in ruby than vacuum.

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The speed of light is 1.46 times faster in diamond than ruby.

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The speed of light is 1.46 times slower in diamond than ruby.

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The correct option is D The speed of light is 1.46 times slower in diamond than ruby.

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