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The speed of light in air is ` 3 xx 10^(8)m//s ` and that in diamond is ` 1.4 xx 10^(3)`m/s. The refractive index of diamond is

A

`3.00`

B

`2.143`

C

`1.5`

D

`1.875`

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B
`n=(V_a)/(V_d)=(3 xx 10^(8))/( 1.4 xx 10^(8))=2.143`
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