If refractive indices of water and alcohol are 1.33 and 1.36 respectively, which of the two is optically denser medium?

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If refractive indices of water and alcohol are 1.33 and 1.36 respectively, which of the two is optically denser medium?

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answered Jan 19, 2018 by Vikash Kumar (144,729 points) 8 11 21
selected Jan 19, 2018 by Kundan kumar
 
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The refractive index of alcohol is more than water, therefore, alcohol is optically denser medium.

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