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- The Phase Velocity, vp decreases (this is the velocity of a wave crest as it propagates).
- Frequency, ω does not change during refraction.
- The Period, T remains constant also because it is tied to the light's frequency by: ω=2π/T. (angular frequency, which is ω=2πf)
- The wavelength then must decrease also, because vp = λ/T. Rearranging this as: vpT= λ. Since we see that vp decreases, and T is constant, then it's easy to see that the wavelength, λ will also decrease.
What else can I help you with?
When the atom of an object vibrate at the same frequency as light rays what happens to the rays?
they are absorbed
What happens to light rays after they enter the pupil?
They die.
What happens to light rays move from water to air?
what happens is that lenses bend light in a way that makes an image
What happens to the light rays as they hit the mirror?
They are reflected at the angle of incidence.
What happens to light rays when they hit an object?
They are reflected or absorbed. nope.. they are Refracted
What happens to light rays as they pass through transparent minerals?
They bend or refract
What happens to light rays as they pass from one transparent material to another?
you ask me
How does a rain make a rainbow?
It happens from light fractions hitting the rays of the sun.
When the atoms of an object vibrate at the same frequency as light rays what happens to the rays?
When the atoms of an object vibrate at the same frequency as light rays, the object absorbs the light energy, causing it to heat up. This phenomenon is known as resonance absorption.
What happens if the eye doesn't refract light rays correctly?
If the rays arer not refracted correctly by the parts, vision can be distorted or blurred.
What happens when a source of light is placedat the focal point of a concave mirror?
When a source of light is placed at the focal point of a concave mirror, the light rays will be reflected parallel to the principal axis. This is because in this position, the light rays are reflected back on themselves, resulting in parallel rays.
What does light rays bouncing off the surface of an object mean?
Scattering if it happens at random and said to be "reflection" if it is stream lined.
