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When light enters from air to water, the...

When light enters from air to water, then its

A

frequency increases and speed decreases.

B

frequency is same but the wavelength is smaller in water in air.

C

frequency is same but the wavength in water is grater than in air.

D

frequency decreases and wavelength is smaller in water than in air.

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