Directions: The following items consist of two statements, Statement ...
The refractive index of a material is a dimensionless number that describes how fast light travels through the material. The reflective index of diamond is 2.417. It is a very high value of refractive index.
Due to high refractive index the critical angle of diamond is very small so that most of the light incident on the diamond is totally internally reflected repeatedly and diamond sparkles.Hence the statement 1is correct
Directions: The following items consist of two statements, Statement ...
Explanation:
Statement I: Diamond is very bright.
Statement II: Diamond has a very low refractive index.
Interpretation of Statement I:
The statement that "diamond is very bright" is subjective and depends on the context in which it is used. Diamond is known for its brilliance and sparkle because of its high refractive index and excellent light dispersion properties. When light enters a diamond, it undergoes multiple internal reflections, bouncing around within the diamond's facets before exiting. This process enhances the diamond's brightness and makes it appear very bright.
Interpretation of Statement II:
The statement that "diamond has a very low refractive index" is incorrect. In fact, diamond has one of the highest refractive indices among natural materials, with a value of 2.42. Refractive index is a measure of how much light bends when it passes through a substance. A higher refractive index indicates a greater bending of light, which contributes to the diamond's brilliance and sparkle.
Evaluation of the Statements:
Based on the above interpretations, we can conclude that:
- Statement I is false because diamond's brightness is not related to a low refractive index. Instead, it is due to the high refractive index and excellent light dispersion properties of diamond.
- Statement II is true because diamond does have a high refractive index.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C': Statement I is false but Statement II is true.