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The refractive index of chlorobenzene with respect to air is 1.52. If the ray of light travels from chlorobenzene to air, the refractive index of air with respect to chlorobenzene is:

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The refractive index of chlorobenzene with respect to air is 1.52. If the ray of light travels from chlorobenzene to air, the refractive index of air with respect to chlorobenzene is:

Options

  • 0.60

  • 0.67

  • 0.65

  • 0.62

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Solution

0.65

Explanation:

The refractive index of air with respect to chlorobenzene is the reciprocal of the refractive index of chlorobenzene with respect to air.

$$\frac{1}{1.52}$$

≈ 0.66

The nearest listed option is 0.65.

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Chapter 4: Refraction of Light - EXERCISE-1 [Page 74]

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Chapter 4 Refraction of Light
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