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A ray of light is incident upon an air/water interface ( it passes from air into water) at an angle of `45^(@)` . Which of the following quantities change as the light enters the water?
(I) wavelength `" "` (II) frequency `" "` (III) speed of propagation (IV) direction of propagation

A

I , III only

B

III, IV only

C

I , II ,IV only

D

I , III , IV only

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The correct Answer is:
D

As Speed of light in vaccum/air
`mu` = Speed of light if medium
`mu = (c)/(v) implies ` velocity is different in different medium From v= n`lambda`
But frequency is the fundamental property . It never change by changing the medium hence `lambda` is also changed as v is change.
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