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An index of refraction less than one for a medium would imply  A. That the speed of light in the medium is the same as the speed of  light in vacuum  
B. That the speed of light in the medium is greater than the speed of  light in vacuum  
C. Refraction is not possible  
D. Reflection is not possible
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B. That the speed of light in the medium is greater than the speed of  light in vacuum
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