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If f is the frequency and c is the velocity of light in vacuum, v is the velocity of light in a medium, then the formula for refractive index of the medium 9 is: O a. c/v O b. f/v OC. v/c O d. v/f

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Chapter25: Reflection And Refraction Of Light

Section25.5: Dispersion And Prisms

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If f is the frequency and c is the velocity of light in vacuum, v is the velocity of light in a medium, then the formula for refractive index of
the medium 9 is:
O a. c/v
O b. f/v
O C. v/c
O d. v/f

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