The optical path of a monochromatic light is same if it goes through 4.0 cm of glass or 4.5 cm of water. If the refractive index of glass is 1.53, the
The optical path of a monochromatic light is same if it goes through 4.0 cm of glass or 4.5 cm of water. If the refractive index of glass is 1.53, the refractive index of the water is
A. 1.3
B. 1.36
C. 1.42
D. 1.46
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Correct Answer - B
(b) As optical paths are equal, hence
`n_(g)x_(g)=n_(w)x_(w)`
`n_(w)=n_(g)x_(g)/x_(w)`
Refractive index of the water, `n_(w)=1.53xx4.0/4.5=1.36`
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