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KCET · Physics · Thermal Properties of Matter

Which of the following statement does not hold good for thermal radiation?

  1. A The wavelength changes when it travels from one medium to another
  2. B The frequency changes when it travels from one medium to another
  3. C The speed changes when it travels from one medium to another
  4. D They travel in straight line in a given medium
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(B) The frequency changes when it travels from one medium to another

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Thermal radiation obeys the law of refraction and it travels along straight line like light. Hence, frequency does not change when travelling from one medium to another.