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When monochromatic light passes from a vacuum to a material medium and vice versa, which of the following characteristics of the light beam does not change? - Physics (Theory)

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Question

When monochromatic light passes from a vacuum to a material medium and vice versa, which of the following characteristics of the light beam does not change?

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  • Velocity

  • Intensity

  • Wavelength

  • Frequency

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Solution

Frequency

Explanation:

The characteristic of monochromatic light that does not change when it passes from a vacuum to a material medium and vice versa is the frequency. Frequency remains constant because it is determined by the source of light and does not depend on the medium. However, velocity and wavelength change due to the medium's refractive index, and intensity can change due to reflection or absorption.

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Chapter 15: Refraction of Light at a Plane Interface : Total Internal Reflection : Optical Fibre - QUESTIONS [Page 777]

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Nootan Physics Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 15 Refraction of Light at a Plane Interface : Total Internal Reflection : Optical Fibre
QUESTIONS | Q 2. | Page 777
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