The speed of light is maximum in MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The speed of light is maximum in
A. Vacuum
B. Water
C. Glass
D. Diamond
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Light speed max in vacuum c = 3×10⁸ m/s. Slower in medium, v = c/n. Higher n, slower. Diamond n≈2.42, speed lowest. Vacuum n=1.

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