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The refractive indices of four materials A, B, C and D are 1.33, 1.43, 1.71 and 1.52 respectively. When the light rays pass from air into these materials, they refract the maximum in:
(a) material A
(b) material B
(c) material C
(d) material D
Solution
material C
Explanation:
The refraction in a material depends on its refractive index. Refractive index is calculated by ` sin i/sin r`
This ratio is maximum for material C; therefore, it produces maximum refraction.
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