College Physics (4th Edition)

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073512141
ISBN 13: 978-0-07351-214-3

Chapter 22 - Multiple-Choice Questions - Page 862: 10

Answer

The correct answer is: (d) $f$ does not change, $\lambda$ increases

Work Step by Step

When an EM wave passes from one medium into another medium, the frequency does not change. We can write an expression for $\lambda_1$: $\lambda_1 = \frac{v_1}{f}$ We can write an expression for $\lambda_2$: $\lambda_2 = \frac{v_2}{f}$ Since $v_2 \gt v_1$, then $\lambda_2 \gt \lambda_1$ The correct answer is: (d) $f$ does not change, $\lambda$ increases
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