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Published on: September 13, 2026
The wavelength of light, while it is passing through water is 540 nm . The refractive index of water is 
. The wavelength of the same light when it is passing through a transparent medium having refractive index of 
is
nm .
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Frequency of light is constant in all media.
In water with refractive index 
, wavelength is 540 nm .
The wavelength in vacuum is 
.
In a medium with refractive index 
, the wavelength is 
.
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