Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2022

If a wave gets refracted into a denser medium, then which of the following is true?

  1. A wavelength, speed and frequency decreases.
  2. B wavelength increases, sped decreases and frequency remains constant.
  3. C wavelength and speed decreases but frequency remains constant. Correct answer
  4. D wavelength, speed and frequency increases.

Solution

<p>Frequency is independent of medium. For denser medium, wavelength and speed both would decrease.</p>

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Waves · Topic: Wave Motion and Types

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