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
The frequency remains the same.
B
The frequency increases.
C
The frequency decreases.
D
The frequency becomes zero.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
When a wave gets refracted into a denser medium, the frequency remains unchanged, while the wavelength and speed of propagation decrease (Chunk 2).
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