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`µ_(1)` and `µ_(2)` are the refractive index of two mediums and `v_(1)` and `v_(2)` are the velocity of light in these in two mediums respectively. Then, the relation connecting these quantities is

A

`v_(1)=v_(2)`

B

`µ_(2)v_(1)= µ_(1)v_(2)`

C

`µ_(1)^(2)v_(1)= µ_(2)^(2)v_(2)`

D

`µ_(1)v_(1)= µ_(2)v_(2)`

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To find the relation connecting the refractive indices \( \mu_1 \) and \( \mu_2 \) of two mediums and the velocities of light \( v_1 \) and \( v_2 \) in those mediums, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Refractive Index**: The refractive index \( \mu \) of a medium is defined as the ratio of the speed of light in vacuum \( c \) to the speed of light in that medium \( v \). Mathematically, this is expressed as: \[ \mu = \frac{c}{v} \] 2. **Applying the Definition for Medium 1**: For the first medium, we denote the refractive index as \( \mu_1 \) and the speed of light in this medium as \( v_1 \). According to the definition: \[ \mu_1 = \frac{c}{v_1} \] Rearranging this gives: \[ c = \mu_1 v_1 \quad \text{(Equation 1)} \] 3. **Applying the Definition for Medium 2**: Similarly, for the second medium, we denote the refractive index as \( \mu_2 \) and the speed of light in this medium as \( v_2 \): \[ \mu_2 = \frac{c}{v_2} \] Rearranging this gives: \[ c = \mu_2 v_2 \quad \text{(Equation 2)} \] 4. **Equating the Two Expressions for \( c \)**: Since both expressions equal \( c \), we can set them equal to each other: \[ \mu_1 v_1 = \mu_2 v_2 \] 5. **Final Relation**: Thus, the relation connecting the refractive indices and the velocities of light in the two mediums is: \[ \mu_1 v_1 = \mu_2 v_2 \] ### Conclusion: The final answer is: \[ \mu_1 v_1 = \mu_2 v_2 \]

To find the relation connecting the refractive indices \( \mu_1 \) and \( \mu_2 \) of two mediums and the velocities of light \( v_1 \) and \( v_2 \) in those mediums, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Refractive Index**: The refractive index \( \mu \) of a medium is defined as the ratio of the speed of light in vacuum \( c \) to the speed of light in that medium \( v \). Mathematically, this is expressed as: \[ \mu = \frac{c}{v} ...
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