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The velocity of light in glass is `2 xx 10^(8)` m/s. If refractive index of glass with respect to water is 9/8, then the velocity of light in water is

A

`1.6 xx 10^8 m//s`

B

`1.33 xx 10^8 m//s`

C

`3 xx 10^8 m//s`

D

`2.25 xx 10^8 m//s`

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