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When monochromatic light travels from one medium to another, its wavelength changes, but its frequency remains the same. Why ?

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To understand why the frequency of monochromatic light remains constant while its wavelength changes when it travels from one medium to another, we can break down the explanation into a few clear steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Light Properties**: - Light can be described by two main properties: frequency (ν) and wavelength (λ). The speed of light (V) in a medium is related to these properties by the equation: \[ V = ν \cdot λ ...
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