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Find out, from the table, the medium having the highest optical density. Also, find the medium with the lowest optical density. 

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

Important Questions on Light - Reflection and Refraction

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You are given kerosene, turpentine, and water. In which of these does the light travel fastest? Use the information given in the table.

Material medium Refractive index Material medium Refractive index
Air 1.0003 Crown glass 1.52
Ice 1.31 Canada Balsam 1.53
Water 1.33 Rock Salt 1.54
Alcohol 1.36 Carbon disulphide 1.63
Kerosene 1.44 Dense flint glass  1.65
Fused Quartz 1.46 Ruby 1.71
Turpentine oil 1.47 Sapphire 1.77
Benzene 1.50 Diamond 2.42
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The refractive index of diamond is 2.42. What is the meaning of this statement?
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Define 1 dioptre of power of a lens.
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A convex lens forms a real and inverted image of a needle at a distance of 50 cm from it. Where is the needle placed in front of the convex lens if the image is equal to the size of the object? Also, find the power of the lens.
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Find the power of a concave lens of focal length 2 m.
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Which one of the following materials cannot be used to make a lens?
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The image formed by a concave mirror is observed to be virtual, erect and larger than the object. Where should be the position of the object?
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Where should an object be placed in front of a convex lens to get a real image of the same size of the object?