The absolute refractive index of any medium is always $.....$

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $ > 1$
  • C
    $ < 1$
  • D
    $0$

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Material mediumRefractive index
Air$1.0003$
Ice$1.31$
Water$1.33$
Alcohol$1.36$
Kerosene$1.44$
Fused quartz$1.46$
Turpentine oil$1.47$
Benzene$1.50$
Crown glass$1.52$
Canada Balsam$1.53$
Rock salt$1.54$
Carbon disulphide$1.63$
Dense flint glass$1.65$
Ruby$1.71$
Sapphire$1.77$
Diamond$2.42$

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