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How does refractive (µ) of a material vary with respect to wavelength (`lambda`)? A and B are constants

A

`mu=A+(B)/(lambda^(2))`

B

`mu=A+Blambda^(2)`

C

`mu=A+(B)/(lambda)`

D

`mu=A+Blambda`

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Cauchy's formula, `(mu=A+(B)/(lambda^(2)))`
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