Which is optically denser : water or air ? Give reason.

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WATER is optically DENSER as speed of light is less in water.
2.25 × 10⁸ ms^-1 < 3 × 10⁸ ms^-1
speed of light in Water speed of light in Air.

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Which is optically denser : water or air ? Give reason.

WATER is optically DENSER as speed of light is less in water. 2.25 × 108 ms-1 < 3 × 108 ms-1 speed of light in Water speed of light in Air.

WATER is optically DENSER as speed of light is less in water.
2.25 × 10⁸ ms^-1 < 3 × 10⁸ ms^-1
speed of light in Water speed of light in Air.