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The refractive index of a liquid is 1.5. If the velocity of light in a vacuum is 3.0 x 10\(^8ms^{-1}\), the velocity of light in the liquid is 

A

1.5 x 10\(^8ms^{-1}\)

B

2.0 x 10\(^8ms^{-1}\)

C

3.0 x 10\(^8ms^{-1}\)

D

4.5 x 10\(^8ms^{-1}\)

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Correct Option: B

The refractive index, n = \(\frac{\text{speed in air}}{\text{speed in glass}}\) 

1.5 = \(\frac{3 \times 10^4}{\text{speed in glass}}\)

Speed in glass = 1.5 x 3 x 10\(^4\)m/s

= 2 x 10\(^8\)m/s

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