AIIMS2018Physics-Optics

AIIMS 2018 Physics Refraction MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The wavelength of a monochromatic light in vacuum is λ\lambda. It travels from vacuum to a medium of absolute refractive index μ\mu. The ratio of wavelength of the incident and refracted wave is:

A

μ2:1\mu^2 : 1

B

1:11 : 1

C

μ:1\mu : 1

D

1:μ1 : \mu

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

When a wave passes from one medium to another, its wavelength changes according to the refractive index (μ) of the two media. The relationship between the wavelengths can be expressed as λ1λ2=μ\frac{\lambda_1}{\lambda_2} = \mu, where λ1\lambda_1 is the wavelength in the first medium (incident) and λ2\lambda_2 is the wavelength in the second medium (refracted). Since the refractive index is defined as the ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to the speed of light in the medium, this ratio directly influences the wavelengths of the waves. Other options are not applicable as they do not provide relevant information or context to the question.

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