This question consists of two statements choose the most appropriate answer from the options gives below.
Statement I Velocity of light is constant in all media.
Statement II Light is an electromagnetic wave which has constant velocity in vacuum.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.
Velocity of light has different values in different media. It depends on the refractive index of the medium. Related by formula

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