Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Ray Optics

Question:

When a light wave refracts from air into glass:

Options:

the frequency increases and the wavelength decreases

the frequency decreases and the wavelength increases

the frequency does not change, but the wavelength decreases

the frequency does not change, but the wavelength increases

Correct Answer:

the frequency does not change, but the wavelength decreases

Explanation:

In denser medium, wavelength decreases. Frequency does not change on refraction.