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Physics Optics Refraction Single Correct MCQ
Published on: September 11, 2026

If a wave gets refracted into a denser medium, then which of the following is true?

A
wavelength speed and frequency decreases.
B
wavelength increases, speed decreases and frequency remains constant.
C
wavelength and speed decreases but frequency remains constant.
D
wavelength, speed and frequency increases.

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C

No change in frequency but speed and wave-length decreases.

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