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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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