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Q.

The refractive index of different mediums like A, B, C, D are given 1.54, 1.33, 2.42, and 1.65 respectively. Then light travels fastest in which medium light travels fastest?


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a

A

b

B

c

C

d

D 

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Light travels fastest in medium B.
We know that the refractive index
μ=speed of light in vacuumspeed of light in medium
μ=cv
v=cμ
We can see from the above formula that the speed of light is inversely proportional to its refractive index. Hence the medium with a low refractive index facilitates the lights to travel fast. From the above values given, medium B having a refractive index of 1.33 is the medium in which light travels fast.
 
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