Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Ray Optics

Question:

When light travels from one medium to another, then its

Options:

frequency changes but wavelength remains the same

wavelength changes but frequency remains the same

both frequency and wavelength remain unchanged

both frequency and wavelength change

Correct Answer:

wavelength changes but frequency remains the same

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → wavelength changes but frequency remains the same

When light travels from one medium to another:

- The speed of light changes due to change in refractive index.

- Frequency remains constant, as it is determined by the source.

- Wavelength changes according to $v = f \lambda$.

Wavelength changes but frequency remains the same