The speed of light is maximum in
(a) glass (b) water (c) air (d) wood

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(c) air

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The speed of light is maximum in (a) glass (b) water (c) air (d) wood

(c) air

The speed of light is maximum in
(a) glass (b) water (c) air (d) wood