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प्रश्न
Can the absolute refractive index of a medium be less than one?
Can the value of the absolute refractive index be lesser than 1?
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उत्तर
No, the absolute refractive index of a medium cannot be less than one because the speed of light in any medium is always less than that in a vacuum.
संबंधित प्रश्न
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(1) A
(2) B
(3) C
(4) D
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- the angle of refraction and
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