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State the relation of velocity of light with refractive index.

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`mu = (c)/(v)`
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CHHAYA PUBLICATION-REFRACTION OF LIGHT-EXERCISE Very Short Answer or two Question (Mark1)
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  3. State the relation of velocity of light with refractive index.

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  13. For which colour of light is the refractive index of the glass the min...

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  14. If frequency of light increases will there be any change in the refrac...

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  15. For which colour of light is the refractive index of glass a maximum?

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