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Post-UTME Physics 2018 Objective — Question 10

Question 10 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Physics 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following is CORRECT when light wave enters an optically denser medium? I. The wavelength increases. II. The wavelength decreases. III. The frequency remains constant.

  • A. I only
  • B. III only
  • C. I and III only
  • D. II and III onlyCorrect

Explanation

When light enters a denser medium, it slows down, causing the wavelength to decrease, while frequency remains constant.

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