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On heating a liquid, the refractive inde...

On heating a liquid, the refractive index generally

A

decreases

B

Increases

C

remains constant

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
C
For a liquid , `(mu-1)=Kxxp,` where p is density of medium through which light passes. Density decreases with temperature. `mu` also decreases with temperature.
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