$A$ plane electromagnetic wave is given by $E_z = 100 \cos(6 \times 10^8 t + 4x) \text{ V/m}$. The refractive index of the medium in which the wave is traveling is:

  • A
    $1.5$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $2.4$
  • D
    $4$

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