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When light travels from one medium to the other, whose refractive index is different, then which of the following will change

A

frequency, wavelength and speed.

B

frequency and wavelength.

C

frequency and speed.

D

wavelength and speed.

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The correct Answer is:
D
On changes in medium wavelength and speed change but frequency remains unchanged as it solely depends on the nature of light source.
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