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""(1)mu(2)' or '""(1)n(2)' is called as...

`""_(1)mu_(2)`' or '`""_(1)n_(2)`' is called as

A

refractive index of `2^(nd)` medium with respect to `1^(st)` medium

B

refraction index of `1^(st)` medium with respect to `2^(nd)` medium

C

the relative refractive index of `1^(st)` medium.

D

absolute refractive index of `2^(nd)` medium.

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