Multi-Correct: For #13-15, there are Two correct options for each question. To g

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Multi-Correct: For #13-15, there are Two correct options for each question. To get credit for these questions, you must choose both of the correct answers. 13) A light wave passes from air into glass. Determine which of the following statements is true is about the behavior of the wave during this change. (A) The speed of the wave decreases. (B) The wavelength of the wave increases (C) The frequency of the wave remains unchanged. (D) The amplitude of the wave increases. ee fthe vave during this chrngne which fthefollowing Explain why you chose the answer you did

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We know that the frequency of the wave remains constant when the wave is traveling from one medium to another.

It is also known relation that:

Velocity of the wave = frequency x wavelength

From here, we know that velocity of wave changes and frequency doesn't. Hence the wavelength should change for the equation to be true. It is this change that causes refraction of light.

As the wave is traveling from a rarer medium to a denser medium.

Velocity of the light decreases, frequency remains same and hence wavelength decreases

so option A is true

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