Physics

Physics

Problem

An electromagnetic wave of the same frequency travels successively through the following media: (i) vacuum (n=1.0)(n = 1.0), (ii) water (n=1.33)(n = 1.33), (iii) crown glass (n=1.50)(n = 1.50), (iv) flint glass (n=1.80)(n = 1.80). Which one of the following correctly ranks the wavelengths λ\lambda of the wave in these media from longest to shortest? a) flint\,glass >> crown\,glass >> water >> vacuum b) vacuum >> crown\,glass >> water >> flint\,glass c) vacuum >> water >> crown\,glass >> flint\,glass d) water >> vacuum >> crown\,glass >> flint\,glass

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