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What are the dimensions of refractive index?
ANo dimensions
B[M L T⁻¹]
C[L T⁻¹]
D[L⁻¹ T]
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. No dimensions
Refractive index is a ratio of two speeds, so the dimensions cancel and it is a pure number.
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