Which of the following statements correctly describes the index of refraction of a material? Select all that apply.
The index of refraction is the ratio of the speed of light in a material to the speed of light in a vacuum.
The index of refraction of a material must be greater than 1.
The index of refraction is the ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to the speed of light in the material.
The index of refraction of a material must be less than 1.
The index of refraction of water is less than the index of refraction of air.​

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Answer:

Option C and D only

Explanation:

Option A is incorrect  because refractive index of a material is the ratio of speed of light in vacuum to the speed of light in a any given medium

Option B is correct as the speed of light in vacuum is always greater than the speed of light in any given medium.

Option C is correct

Option D is incorrect

Option E is incorrect because the denser the medium the more is the refractive index. Water is denser than air, hence it should have more refractive index as compared to that of air.