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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

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`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 solve the problem, we need to establish the relationship between the refractive indices and the velocities of light in two different media. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the solution: ### Step 1: Understand the definition of refractive index The refractive index (µ) 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 can be expressed as: \[ µ = \frac{c}{v} \] ### Step 2: Express the speed of light in terms of refractive index From the definition, we can rearrange the formula to express the speed of light in terms of the refractive index: \[ v = \frac{c}{µ} \] ### Step 3: Apply the relationship to two different media Let’s denote the refractive indices and velocities of light in two different media as follows: - For medium 1: - Refractive index = \( µ_1 \) - Velocity of light = \( v_1 \) - For medium 2: - Refractive index = \( µ_2 \) - Velocity of light = \( v_2 \) Using the formula from Step 2 for both media, we can write: \[ v_1 = \frac{c}{µ_1} \] \[ v_2 = \frac{c}{µ_2} \] ### Step 4: Set up the relationship between the two media Now, we can multiply the velocities by their respective refractive indices: - For medium 1: \[ v_1 \cdot µ_1 = c \] - For medium 2: \[ v_2 \cdot µ_2 = c \] Since both expressions equal \( c \), we can set them equal to each other: \[ v_1 \cdot µ_1 = v_2 \cdot µ_2 \] ### Step 5: Conclusion Thus, the relationship connecting the refractive indices and the velocities of light in the two media is: \[ v_1 \cdot µ_1 = v_2 \cdot µ_2 \] ### Final Answer The correct relation is: \[ v_1 \cdot µ_1 = v_2 \cdot µ_2 \] ---

To solve the problem, we need to establish the relationship between the refractive indices and the velocities of light in two different media. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the solution: ### Step 1: Understand the definition of refractive index The refractive index (µ) 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 can be expressed as: \[ µ = \frac{c}{v} \] ...
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