In the case of refraction of light : a) Frequency changes b) Speed changes c) Wavelength changes
A
a is correct
B
b and c are correct
C
a, b, c are correct
D
a and b are correct
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is B)
In the process of refraction, speed of light and wavelength of light changes.
In a medium, speed of light is given by v=μc where μ is refractive index of the medium. Hence, for medium with different refractive index , speed of light is different.
Frequency will not change because at the boundary/interface of the medium, the number of waves you send is the number of waves you receive at the other side, almost instantly.
Since, for a travelling wave we have a relation ν=λv.
Hence wavelength also changes in the process of refraction.
So, option B is correct.
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