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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Wave Interactions

Question 4 • (OC27) Earth/Space Sci-2001310-S2-Nelson

In which media would light have the shortest wavelength?

Answer
A
ice
B
glass
C
water
D
diamond

Explanation

For light with the same frequency, wavelength is shorter in a material where light travels more slowly. Diamond has a higher refractive index than ice, glass, or water, so light travels slowest in diamond and has the shortest wavelength there. The correct choice is diamond.

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