Q. A light moves from denser to rarer medium. Which of the following is correct?

A) Energy increases
B) Frequency increases
C) Phase changes by $90{^\circ}$
D) Velocity increases
Explanation

(d) When a ray of light moves from one medium to other, its velocity changes. This change depends on refractive index of the medium. Light travels from denser to rarer medium, $ie.,$ from medium of higher refractive index to lower refractive index. So, in second (rarer) medium, its velocity increases.

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