Find out,from the table,the medium having the highest optical density. Also,find the medium with the lowest optical density.
Material mediumRefractive index
Air$1.0003$
Ice$1.31$
Water$1.33$
Alcohol$1.36$
Kerosene$1.44$
Fused quartz$1.46$
Turpentine oil$1.47$
Benzene$1.50$
Crown glass$1.52$
Canada Balsam$1.53$
Rock salt$1.54$
Carbon disulphide$1.63$
Dense flint glass$1.65$
Ruby$1.71$
Sapphire$1.77$
Diamond$2.42$

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(N/A) The optical density of a medium is directly related to its refractive index. $A$ medium with a higher refractive index has a higher optical density,and a medium with a lower refractive index has a lower optical density.
$1$. Highest optical density: By comparing the refractive indices in the table,Diamond has the highest refractive index of $2.42$. Therefore,Diamond has the highest optical density.
$2$. Lowest optical density: By comparing the refractive indices in the table,Air has the lowest refractive index of $1.0003$. Therefore,Air has the lowest optical density.

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