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Physics Question on Refraction of Light

When light is refracted, which of the following does not change ?

A

Wavelength

B

Frequency

C

Velocity

D

Amplitude

Answer

Frequency

Explanation

Solution

While changing medium, only wavelength, speed, amplitude changes because they change with change in length. But, frequency remains constant as frequency is number of cycles per second and time does not change.