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2022 · 27 Jun · Shift 2 · Q61
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Waves question

2022 · 27 Jun · Shift 2 · Q61

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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.
  4. D
    wavelength, speed and frequency increases.
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Correct answer: C

  1. Use the basic wave relation

    For any wave, v=fλv = f\lambdav=fλ where:

    • vvv = wave speed
    • fff = frequency
    • λ\lambdaλ = wavelength
  2. What happens on refraction into a denser medium?

    When a wave enters a denser medium, its speed decreases.

  3. What happens to frequency?

    The frequency is determined by the source, so during refraction, f=constantf = \text{constant}f=constant

  4. Find the effect on wavelength

    Since v=fλv = f\lambdav=fλ and fff remains constant, if vvv decreases then λ\lambdaλ must also decrease.

    So in the denser medium:

    • speed decreases
    • frequency remains constant
    • wavelength decreases
  5. Check the options

    • A: wavelength, speed and frequency decreases. ❌ Frequency does not decrease.
    • B: wavelength increases, speed decreases and frequency remains constant. ❌ Wavelength does not increase.
    • C: wavelength and speed decreases but frequency remains constant. ✅ Correct.
    • D: wavelength, speed and frequency increases. ❌ Incorrect.

Final Answer

The correct option is: C\boxed{\text{C}}C​

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