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प्रश्न
For which colour of white light, is the refractive index of a transparent medium the most?
For which colour of white light the refractive index of a transparent medium the most? Give the reason for your answer.
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उत्तर
The refractive index of a transparent medium is most for violet light.
The reason is that the speed of violet light is least in a transparent medium while the speed of red light is most in a transparent medium.
Notes
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