Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
Which of the following statements about the wave model of light and its behavior during refraction is correct?
A
The wavelength decreases when light refracts into a denser medium.
B
The frequency of light changes when it enters a different medium.
C
Light always bends away from the normal when entering a denser medium.
D
The speed of light remains constant regardless of the medium.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
When light refracts into a denser medium, its speed decreases, which also leads to a decrease in wavelength, while the frequency remains constant, as stated in the NCERT context.
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