Which of the following is true about the value of refractive index of quartz glass ?

(a) Same in all directions (b) Different in different directions

(c) Cannot be measured (d) Always zero

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(a) Since quartz glass is an amorphous solid having short-range order of constituents. Hence, the value of the refractive index is the same in all directions, can be measured and not be equal zero always.

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Which of the following is true about the value of refractive index of quartz glass ? (a) Same in all directions (b) Different in different directions (c) Cannot be measured (d) Always zero

(a) Since quartz glass is an amorphous solid having short-range order of constituents. Hence, the value of the refractive index is the same in all directions, can be measured and not be equal zero always.

Which of the following is true about the value of refractive index of quartz glass ?

(a) Same in all directions (b) Different in different directions

(c) Cannot be measured (d) Always zero