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TRUE or FALSE:
The refractive index of the medium depends on the wavelength of light.

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  • Assertion : The refractive index of the medium is different for different coloured lights. Reason : The refractive index of a midium is dependent on the wavelength of the light.

    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
    B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
    C
    Assertion is true but reason is false.
    D
    Assertion is false but reason is true.

  • The refractive index of a medium is dependent on the …….. Of the light

    A
    wavelength
    B
    strength
    C
    density
    D
    refraction

  • The refractive index of a medium is dependent on the __________ .

    A
    wavelength
    B
    velocity
    C
    frequency
    D
    none of the above

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