The refractive index of the material of a crystal is $1.68$ and that of castor oil is $1.2$. When a ray of light passes from oil to the crystal,its velocity will change by a factor of:

  • A
    $\frac{2}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{3}{4}$
  • C
    $\frac{5}{6}$
  • D
    $\frac{5}{7}$

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