Physicseasy · Past Paper
Which of the following materials has the highest refractive index?
AWater
BGlass
CDiamond
DAir
✓ Correct Answer: C — Diamond
Diamond has a very high refractive index (about 2.42), which contributes to its brilliance due to total internal reflection.
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