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SSC CHSL 2023 · PYQ · Science / Physics · medium

In optics, the refractive index of a substance is described by the formula n = c/v, where c is:

  1. A.the centre of curvature
  2. B.the radius of the sphere
  3. C.the speed of light in vacuum✓ Correct
  4. D.the speed of light in medium

Explanation

In the formula n = c/v, 'c' represents the speed of light in vacuum (~3×10⁸ m/s) and 'v' is the speed of light in the given medium.
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