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The wavelength range of white light is 400 nm to 700 nm. What will be the wavelength range if light passes through water? Refractive index of water is 1.33.

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To find the wavelength range of white light when it passes through water, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the relationship between wavelength, refractive index, and medium When light travels from one medium to another, its wavelength changes according to the formula: \[ \lambda' = \frac{\lambda}{\mu} \] where: ...
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