Question

2. When two transparent media are compared, the one
with a higher refractive index is termed optically
a. rarer medium. b. fast medium
c. denser medium. d. none of these

Answer 1

Answer: c. Optically Denser medium.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Correct Answer would be Optically denser medium. When two transparent medias are being compared, the one with generally higher refractive index would be Optically Denser Medium.

Explanation:

Optically Denser Medium are the one through which light generally finds it hard or difficult to pass. An optically denser medium would have molecules more close to each other as compared to the molecules in optically rarer medium. Hence, the passing of light turns out to be difficult in denser medium.

Medium having high refractive index are optically denser because the penetration of light through the medium with high refractive index is less.

Thus, the media with a higher refractive index is termed as Optically Denser Medium.