If refractive indices of water and alcohol are 1.33 and 1.36 respectively, which of the two is optically denser medium?

If refractive indices of water and alcohol are 1.33 and 1.36 respectively, which of the two is optically denser medium?

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar

The refractive index of alcohol is more than water, therefore, alcohol is optically denser medium.

5 views Answered 2023-02-05 15:29

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