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Velocity of light in a medium is `1.5 xx 10^8` m/s. Its refractive index will be

A

8

B

2

C

4

D

6

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The correct Answer is:
B
Refractive Index ` = (3 xx 10^8)/(1.5 xx 10^8) = 2`
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