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Define the term refractive index of a medium in terms of velocity of light.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Refractive Index**: The refractive index is a measure of how much the speed of light is reduced in a medium compared to its speed in a vacuum. 2. **Definition**: The refractive index (denoted as \( n \)) of a medium can be defined mathematically as: \[ n = \frac{c}{v} \] ...
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