$A$ ray of light travels from air to water to glass and again from glass to air. The refractive index of water with respect to air is '$X$', glass with respect to water is '$Y$', and air with respect to glass is '$Z$'. Which one of the following is correct?

  • A
    $Y Z = X$
  • B
    $X Y Z = 1$
  • C
    $X Y = Z$
  • D
    $X Z = Y$

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