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Water has refractive index 1.33 and alcohol has refractive index 1.36. Which of the two medium is optically denser? Give reason for your answer.

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To determine which of the two mediums (water or alcohol) is optically denser, we will compare their refractive indices. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand Refractive Index**: The refractive index (µ) of a medium is a measure of how much light slows down when it enters that medium. A higher refractive index indicates that light travels slower in that medium, which generally means it is optically denser. 2. **Identify Given Values**: - Refractive index of water (µ_water) = 1.33 ...
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