The speed of light is higher in a medium of greater optical density.

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The correct option is B False
Optical density is a qualitative measure of speed of light in the medium. A medium is called optically denser with respect to a medium if the speed of light in it is lesser than the second medium.

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How does the speed of light determine the optical density of a medium ?

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