$A$ ray of light travels from air to water to glass and again from glass to air. The refractive index of water with respect to air is $x$,glass with respect to water is $y$,and air with respect to glass is $z$. Which one of the following is correct?

  • A
    $xz=y$
  • B
    $z=x$
  • C
    $xyz=1$
  • D
    $xy=z$

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