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The refractive indices of kerosene oil, water and turpentine oil are 1.44, 1.33 and 1.87, respectively. In which of these material light travel faster?

  1. kerosene oil
  2. Turpentine oil
  3. Water
  4. Same in all

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Answer

Water

Reason — Speed of light in inversely proportional to its refractive index, hence, speed of light in water is maximum as its refractive index is lowest.

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