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If the value of the refractive index increases then:
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If the value of the refractive index increases then:

A.

​deviation decreases ​

B.

​deviation in direction of light increases ​

C.

there is no deviation in direction of light

D.

light will follow curved path

Correct option is B

When the value of the refractive index increases, the deviation in the direction of light increases: 

  •  Refractive index: A measure of a medium's optical density or density. A higher refractive index means that light slows down more in a medium relative to air. 
  •  Refraction: The bending of light when it passes from one transparent medium to another.
  • Angle of deviation: The angle between the incident light and the refracted light. 
  • Relationship: When the refractive index increases, the angle of deviation increases. This is because a higher refractive index means greater refraction, which in turn means a greater angle of deviation. 

The amount of bending depends on the change in speed and the angle of the incident ray. For example, if light enters a substance at a greater angle, the amount of refraction will be more noticeable.

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