Light – Reflection and Refraction · Class 10 · CBSE Science

How does the frequency of light change when it enters glass from air?

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How does the frequency of light change when it enters glass from air?

  1. A.Increases
  2. B.Depends on the angle of incidence
  3. C.Stays exactly the sameCorrect answer
  4. D.Decreases

Solution

Recall the relation v=fλv = f\lambda and consider which of these three quantities is tied only to the source, not the medium.

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