In a medium,the speed of a light wave decreases to $0.2$ times its speed in free space. The ratio of relative permittivity to the refractive index of the medium is $x: 1$. The value of $x$ is $...........$ (Given: speed of light in free space $= 3 \times 10^8 \ m \ s^{-1}$ and for the given medium $\mu_r = 1$)

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $2$

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