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When light is refracted into a medium,

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a

Its wavelength increases but frequency remains unchanged

b

Its wavelength and frequency both increase

c

Its wavelength and frequency both decrease 

d

Its wavelength decreases but frequency remains unchanged

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

 According to Snell’s law sin isin r=v1v2=μ2μ1

 From fig. we see that

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r>iv2>v1 from Snell's Law So v2=nλ2>v1=nλ1λ2>λ1

(Frequency of wave does not change on refraction)

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When light is refracted into a medium,