A ray of light travelling in air has wavelength , frequency n, velocity v and intensity I. If this ray enters into water then these parameters are ', n', v' and I' respectively. Which relation is correct from following?
- = '
- n = n'
- v = v'
- I = I'
Answer
(2) n = n'
Solution
Frequency is decided by the source, so it does not change on refraction: n' = n.
In water, speed decreases (v' = v ), so wavelength decreases ( ' = ); part of the light is reflected at the surface, so intensity also decreases.
n = n'
Answer: (2)