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Q.

A monochromatic light wave with wavelength  λ1 and frequency v1 in air enters another medium.  If the angle of incidence and angle of refraction at the interface are 45° and 30° respectively, then the wavelength λ2 and frequency v2 of the refracted wave are :

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a

λ2=2λ1,v2=v1

b

λ2=λ1,v2=2v1

c

λ2=12λ1,v2=v1

d

λ2=λ1,v2=12v1

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

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We know that frequencies do not change on changing medium.

v1=v2

v= frequency 

By Snell’s law

μ1sini=μ2sinr

μ1×12=μ2×12

 But μ=CV

V= velocity 

CV1×12=CV212

V1=2V2

v1λ1=2v2λ2

λ= wavelength 

λ1=2λ2

λ2=12λ1

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