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The highest refractive index is of ______.

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  • Glass

  • Water

  • Diamond

  • Ruby

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The highest refractive index is of Diamond.

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Chapter 4: Refraction of Light at Plane Surfaces - EXERCISE - 4 (A) [Page 82]

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Selina Physics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 4 Refraction of Light at Plane Surfaces
EXERCISE - 4 (A) | Q 3. | Page 82

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