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PHY 104 PHY 104 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Light waves pass from air into glass and are refracted. What always remains constant when this happens?
Options
A direction
B frequency
Correct Answer
C speed
D wavelength
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

When light passes from one medium to another, its frequency remains constant. The speed and wavelength change according to the refractive index.

Hint

Frequency is a property of the source and does not change when light enters a different medium.

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