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which of the following is true about the value of refractive index of quartz glass ?

A

Same in all directions

B

Different in different directions

C

Cannot be measured

D

Always zero

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The correct Answer is:
A
Since, quartz glass is an amorphous solid having short range order of constituents. Hence, value of refractive index is same in all directions, can be measured and not be equal to zero always.
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