JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - Ray optics and optical instruments
- JEE Mains 2022
- Medium
- MCQ
If a wave gets refracted into a denser medium, then which of the following is true?
Pick an option to check your answer.
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) wavelength and speed decreases but frequency remains constant
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
No change in frequency but speed and wave-length decreases.


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