Physics, asked by Sonu8623, 1 year ago

Why is light refracted when it passes from air to water?
Is wavenumber constant?

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Answered by Swagmasta69
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Yes

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Sonu8623: And frequency
Answered by gauri2789
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the light slows down when it passes from less dense air into the denser glass or water.This slowing down of the ray of light also causes the ray of light to change the direction.It is change in the speed of light that causes refraction
The wavelength becomes shorter in denser medium of water

Sonu8623: Is wavenumber and frequency constant when light rays passes from air to water?
gauri2789: no
gauri2789: the wavelength becomes shorter
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