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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Refractive Index**: The refractive index of a medium is a dimensionless quantity that describes how light propagates through that medium. 2. **Notation**: It is commonly denoted by the symbol \( n \) or \( \mu \). ...
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