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An electromagnetic wave of frequency ν = 3.0 MHz passes from vacuum into a dielectric medium with relative permittivity ε = 4.0. Then
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- wavelength is doubled and frequency is unchanged
- wavelength is doubled and frequency becomes half
- wavelength is halved and frequency remains unchanged
- wavelength and frequency both remain unchanged
Correct Option: C
Given: frequency f = 2MHz, relative permittivity ∈r = 4
From formula,
| velocity v = | ||
| √∈r |
| = | ||
| 2 |
| ⇒ λ' = | ||
| 2 |
[Since frequency remains unchanged]