When $\mu_r$ and $\epsilon_r$ are the relative permeability and relative permittivity (dielectric constant) respectively,the refractive index is given by:

  • A
    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_r \epsilon_r}}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{\mu_r \epsilon_r}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{\mu_r \epsilon_r}$
  • D
    $\mu_r \epsilon_r$

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