Light passes from air into glass. Which quantity stays the same?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Frequency
- Step 1: The frequency is set by the source and does not change at the boundary.
- Step 2: Speed and wavelength decrease in glass.
Answer
Frequency.
Why not the others: Speed, wavelength and generally direction change.
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