A to eater to glass to air to water to glass to air. Given that the refractive index for light passing from air to water is 4/3 and air to glass is 3/2, calculate the refractive index of glass relative to water.

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A. 0.50
B. 0.67
C. 0.75
D. 1.13

Correct Answer: Option A

A. 0.50

Explanation

9nn=3/4×2/3=0.5

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