KVPY2012PhysicsRay Optics
In the figure below, PQRS denotes the path followed by a ray of light as it travels through three media in succession. The absolute refractive indices of the media are ₁, ₂ and ₃ respectively. (The line segment RS ' in the figure is parallel to PQ ).
Options
- A₁> ₂> ₃
- B₁= ₃ < ₂
- C₁ < ₂ < ₃ ,
- D₁ < ₃ < ₂
Correct answer
D. ₁ < ₃ < ₂
Step-by-step solution
₁ < ₃ < ₂