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If the velocity and wavelength of light in air is `V_a` and `lamda_a` and that in water is `V_w` and `lamda_w` then the refractive index of water is,

A

`(V_w)/(V_a)`

B

`(V_a)/(V_w)`

C

`(lamda_w)/(lamda_a)`

D

`(V_a lamda_a)/(V_w lamda_w)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`(V_a)/(V_w)`
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