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The refractive indices of glass and water w.r.t . air are 3/2 and 4/3 respectively. The refractive index of glass w.r.t. water will be

A

`(8)/(9)`

B

`(9)/(8)`

C

`(7)/(6)`

D

`1.5`

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B
`._(w)mu_(g) = (mu_(g))/(mu_(w)) = (3//2)/(4//3) = (9)/(8)`
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