JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - 9. Ray optics and optical instruments
Which of the following are true? \(A.\) Speed of light in vacuum is dependent on the direction of propagation. \(B.\) Speed of light in a medium in independent of the wavelength of light. \(C.\) The speed of light is independent of the motion of the source. \(D.\) The speed of light in a medium is independent of intensity. Choose the correct answer from the option given below :
- A \(A\) and \(C\) only
- B \(B\) and \(D\) only
- C \(B\) and \(C\) only
- D \(C\) and \(D\) only
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Correct Answer
(D) \(C\) and \(D\) only
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Speed of light does not depend on the motion of source as well as intensity.
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