AIIMS2000Physics-Optics

AIIMS 2000 Physics Refraction of Light MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

A light wave moves from air to glass with frequency ν and wavelength λ. Then

A

ν changes

B

ν does not change, λ change.

C

λ does not change

D

ν and λ changes.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The frequency of light remains constant when it changes medium, but the wavelength changes due to the change in speed.

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