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When a wave travelling in the air gets refracted by another medium. Identify which of the properties will change due to refraction?
I. Speed
II. Wavelength
III. Frequency

A

I only

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B

II only

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C

I and II only

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D

II and III only

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E

I, II, and III

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Solution

The correct option is C I and II only
When a wave passes from one medium to another medium via refraction, then the speed and wavelength of the wave change but its frequency remains the same.
Hence option C is correct.

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