Q72 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (06 Apr Shift 1) · Physics

A monochromatic light wave with wavelength λ1 and frequency ν1 in air enters another medium. If the angle of incidence and angle of refraction at the interface are 45° and 30° respectively, then the wavelength λ2 and frequency ν2 of the refracted wave are:

  • A
    λ2=2λ1,ν2=ν1
  • B
    λ2=λ1,ν2=12ν1
  • C
    λ2=λ1,ν2=2ν1
  • Correct answer
    D
    λ2=12λ1,ν2=ν1

Solution

By using Snell's law, n1sinθ1=n2sinθ2, the refractive index is 

μ=sin45°sin30°=1212=2

Also using the relation n=cv where n is the refractive index, c is the velocity of light in air and v is the velocity in the medium

⇒cair v =2=λ1 λ2

The velocities are given by 

v=νλ2c=νλ1

⇒λ1=2λ2 and ν1=ν2.

The frequency of light does not change when the medium changes.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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