Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 12
What happens to the frequency of a wave when it is refracted into a denser medium?
A
It remains the same.
B
It increases.
C
It decreases.
D
It becomes zero.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
When a wave is refracted into a denser medium, the speed of propagation and the wavelength decrease, but the frequency remains unchanged, as stated in the NCERT context.
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