Question

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Name two factors on which the refractive index of a Medium depends state how does it depend on
the factor Stated by you.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Refractive index

Explanation:

The refractive index of a medium depends on the wavelength of the light. If the wavelength of light is less the refractive index will be high. Secondly it depends on the density of the substance. The intermolecular force between the molecules of the substance will affect the refractive index.

Answer 2

Answer:

nature and physical condition such as temperature

Explanation:

The factors on which the refractive index of a medium depends are:

1) Nature of the medium i.e. its optical density

- smaller the speed of light in the medium relative to air, higher is the refractive index of that medium.

2) Physical condition such as temperature- With increase in temperature, the speed of light in medium increases, so the refractive index of medium decreases.