Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Ray Optics

Question:

The velocity of light in diamond, glass and water decreases in the following order:

Options:

Water > glass > diamond

diamond > glass > water

diamond > water > glass

Water > diamond > glass

Correct Answer:

Water > glass > diamond

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Water > glass > diamond

V, velocity of light in a medium is inversely proportional to the refractive index, u.

$v=\frac{c}{u}⇒v∝\frac{1}{u}$

$u_{Diamond}>u_{Glass}>u_{Water}$

$∴ v_{Diamond}<v_{Glass}<v_{Water}$