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When yellow light moves from air to water i.e. n air<n h2o
Does the transmitted electromagnetic wave change color in the water?
A) Yes. EM light waves move slower in a material with
a higher index of refraction, and since wavelength
and speed of light is directly proporational, there will be
shift to a smaller wavelength i.e. blue shift
B) Yes. EM light waves move slower in a material with
a higher index of refraction, and since frequency
and speed of light is directly proportional, there will be a
shift to a smaller frequency i.e. red shift
C) No. EM light waves move slower in a material with
a higher index, however color of light is a property of
EM wave's frequency. and frequency stays constant
regardless of n.
D) No. EM light waves move slower in a material with
a higher index, however color of light is a property
of EM wave's wavelength, and wavelength stays
constant regardless of n.
Will post answer soon.
Does the transmitted electromagnetic wave change color in the water?
A) Yes. EM light waves move slower in a material with
a higher index of refraction, and since wavelength
and speed of light is directly proporational, there will be
shift to a smaller wavelength i.e. blue shift
B) Yes. EM light waves move slower in a material with
a higher index of refraction, and since frequency
and speed of light is directly proportional, there will be a
shift to a smaller frequency i.e. red shift
C) No. EM light waves move slower in a material with
a higher index, however color of light is a property of
EM wave's frequency. and frequency stays constant
regardless of n.
D) No. EM light waves move slower in a material with
a higher index, however color of light is a property
of EM wave's wavelength, and wavelength stays
constant regardless of n.
Will post answer soon.