$A$ ray of light travels from air to water to glass and again from glass to air. 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
    $xy = z$
  • B
    $xyz = 1$
  • C
    $xz = y$
  • D
    $yz = x$

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