Let $\mu_{1}$ and $\mu_{2}$ be the refractive indices of two media. $v_{1}$ and $v_{2}$ are the velocities of light in the media respectively. Which one of the following relations is $TRUE$?

  • A
    $\mu_{1} v_{1}=\mu_{2} v_{2}$
  • B
    $\mu_{2} v_{1}=\mu_{1} v_{2}$
  • C
    $\mu_{1} v_{1}^{2}=\mu_{2} v_{2}^{2}$
  • D
    $\mu_{2}^{2} v_{1}=\mu_{1}^{2} v_{2}$

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