If the velocity of light in the first medium is $v_1$ and in the second medium is $v_2$,then the refractive index of the second medium with respect to the first medium is given by:

  • A
    $v_1 / v_2$
  • B
    $v_2 / v_1$
  • C
    $\sqrt{v_1 / v_2}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{v_2 / v_1}$

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