Q.

An electromagnetic wave of frequency v = 3.0 MHz passes from vacuum into a dielectric medium of relative permittivity er = 4.0. Then 

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a

wavelength and frequency both remain unchanged.

b

wavelength is doubled and frequency remains unchanged 

c

wavelength is doubled and frequency becomes half. 

d

wavelength is halved and frequency remains unchanged 

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

When a wave travels from one medium into another, its frequency never changes

For vacuum: c=1μ0ε0=vλ0        (1)

For dielectric medium  v=1με=       (2)

Dividing (2) by (1) we get

λλ0=μ0ε0με

For non-magnetic media  μ=μ0. Hence

λλ0=ε0ε=1εr=14=12 λ=λ02

Thus the correct choice is (c).

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