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The refractive index of diamond is 2.4. If the velocity of light in air or vacuum is 3×108ms1, then the velocity of light in diamond is .........×108ms1.

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12.5
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1.25
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0.8
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125
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Solution

The correct option is B 1.25
By definition value of refractive index = speed of light in air / speed of light in the medium
So,2.4=3× 108 / speed of light in the medium
Or, Speed of light in the medium = 3×108/2.4 = 1.25× 108

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